Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:59 pm
Brakes bled, so onto the rear suspension.
Refurbed lower arms looking smart.
Refurbed lower arms looking smart.
You paint them or get them done?
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Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:27 pm
Extremely smart.
You paint them or get them done?
You paint them or get them done?
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:39 pm
Powdercoat. Trestans in southampton
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 10:03 pm
What bushes are you using? Any comments on them compared with the OE? To date I haven't strayed from the OE compounds and recently been thinking about trying the options but there are so many!
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:50 pm
They are strongflex bushes. http://www.strongflexuk.co.uk/audi/a6/c ... acturer=20
To be honest, I would have used OE bushes, except they're not available for the lower wishbones.
Other stuff I have used poly bushes on - they've been fine. Compared to the knackered OE bushes they replaced, it was always a big improvement.
I know some people say they're too hard - but I've never experienced that - that's what springs & dampers are for.
To be honest, I would have used OE bushes, except they're not available for the lower wishbones.
Other stuff I have used poly bushes on - they've been fine. Compared to the knackered OE bushes they replaced, it was always a big improvement.
I know some people say they're too hard - but I've never experienced that - that's what springs & dampers are for.
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:52 am
Just looking at strongflex a little while ago. I'm just fitting a pair of Meyle HD front arms atm. Had them in stock for the '4. Usual thing, change dampers and find a whole wagon load of stuff to do that you weren't expecting.
The US sites seem to have a wagon load of options. Some are press fit in a metal sleeve and some are basically push in to the arm, Unsleeved. I have a bucket load of OE Audi arms with great ball joints (where fitted) so might become a project.
I did notice that one company said their testing showed the damper mounting bush on the lower front arm should be rubber as the aftermarket options weren't suitable for that location. Haven't though much about their comments other than noted.
The US sites seem to have a wagon load of options. Some are press fit in a metal sleeve and some are basically push in to the arm, Unsleeved. I have a bucket load of OE Audi arms with great ball joints (where fitted) so might become a project.
I did notice that one company said their testing showed the damper mounting bush on the lower front arm should be rubber as the aftermarket options weren't suitable for that location. Haven't though much about their comments other than noted.
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:38 am
Think I may need rear bushes doing at some point. I occasionally notice a slight "Wobble" from side to side. Just doesn't feel as planted as I would like at times. I'm guessing this may be bushes.
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 10:50 pm
Looking good mate! We’re they easy to fit?these are on my list for next winter.
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Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:39 pm
Generally yes. Everyone has their own approach to bushes - getting the old ones out is always the bugger.
Personally, I burn them with fire until they're condemned to hell (propane torch) or actually until the rubber & centre is gone and the neighbours complain about the smell of it all and then cut a slit in the outer cage in the "inner" location. Where you cut is important - if you've not done that before, read up in it since you don't want to accidentally reduce the suspension arm strength.
And then new ones in - usually a big vice and a couple of sockets to use to use as a press does the job just fine. Works the same for either polybushes or OE sleeved ones - except sleeved ones you have to press a little harder. I do have a hydraulic press if needed - but rarely required for suspension bushed.
Personally, I burn them with fire until they're condemned to hell (propane torch) or actually until the rubber & centre is gone and the neighbours complain about the smell of it all and then cut a slit in the outer cage in the "inner" location. Where you cut is important - if you've not done that before, read up in it since you don't want to accidentally reduce the suspension arm strength.
And then new ones in - usually a big vice and a couple of sockets to use to use as a press does the job just fine. Works the same for either polybushes or OE sleeved ones - except sleeved ones you have to press a little harder. I do have a hydraulic press if needed - but rarely required for suspension bushed.