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Powerflex Bushes where to get them

#1 vickydink

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 05:59 PM

I had a rear brake drum and bearing put on today but am needing new rear bushes as there is a lot of knocking so rather than standard i am going to get the Powerflex as people say they are so good. The guy in the garage recommended them too.

Just need anywhere to buy tem and they will fit them for me

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 06:17 PM

QUOTE (vickydink @ Jun 25 2009, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ebay or pumabuilds shop

#3 Big Boy Al

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 06:22 PM

you can get them from powerflex direct but dont know if they are cheaper elsewhere??

http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products/Puma+1...001-2210/1.html

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 06:34 PM

zippy racing can supply and maybe get you in contact with someone who can fit

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#5 vickydink

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 06:35 PM

Ah cheers, found a couple of sites. It says on the sheet the mechanic has given me 'rear axle bushes worn and knocking'.

Not sure what bushes i buya s there seems to be different ones and ont hat Powerflex site it says front wishbone but rear bushes?? Is it just me or does that not sound right?

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 07:51 PM

If they are by the brake drums, you need 2 x (PFR19-707) Rear Beam Mounting Bush.

This is the bush that will be replaced:

And this is where it is (rear beam removed):

This is what Powerflex look like fitted:

Forget about the Front Rear bushes, they are for the wishbone arms at the front of the car.
You won't want the Powerflex ones when you eventually replace them, they are harsh/noisy and you'll be better off with the Ford uprated (FRP) ones.
Wishbone Arms:

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#7 vickydink

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 08:03 PM

So am i right in thinking these are the £47 ones i have found then?

Thanks for the pics, appreciated

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 08:48 PM

OK Vicky, I give up, where have you found them!

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#9 vickydink

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 08:53 PM

I put the price wrong:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=tab%3DWatching

Will search for Zippy racing. I just dnt wanna get the wrone ones

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 08:58 PM

QUOTE (vickydink @ Jun 25 2009, 09:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I put the price wrong:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=tab%3DWatching

Will search for Zippy racing. I just dnt wanna get the wrone ones

jo and paul at zippy will sort you a good deal tell em that john told you

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 09:10 PM

These are the ones Vicky:

http://www.zippyracing.co.uk/shop/catalog/...?products_id=34

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 09:12 PM

I had powerflex bushes fitted all round by Pumaspeed and they were brilliant, made a big difference, especially as teh originals were so worn.

Hope you fit them ok. You are not just changing the backs though are you? Fit the fronts too or your car will be really wierd.

#13 vickydink

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 09:16 PM

Great, will give them a try, Rhys has messaged one of the mechanics to ask exactly what i need.
Have you got a phone numner, found the site but no phone number

Really , never felt a problem with the front though. Has anyone else ever just changed the backs and it been ok?

The front bushes look to only be £13 a piece, will need to question how much more labour will be charged

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 09:19 PM

Pumaspeed:
http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/contact.php

ZippyRacing:
http://www.zippyracing.co.uk/shop/catalog/contact_us.php

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 09:24 PM

If the fronts are original and you go from sloppy backs to powerflex I would imagine you have the potential for some brown pants moments if you wring your cars neck?

YOu could get away with not changing them but I would (and in fact did) do them all together.

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 09:25 PM

bare in mind if you just fit the standard bushes they will probably see out the rest of the life of the car or at least the time you'll own it....

and you won't have to put up with a harsh back end...

iv'e got a tool them fits them too...

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Posted 25 June 2009 - 09:28 PM

I will prob just get the whole lot done. I was expecting it to be £100 just to buy the rears and its going to work out about £80 i think to get the lot, then its just a case of labour charges

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Posted 26 June 2009 - 09:56 AM

Seen as though everyone saying to change the lot i have rung a local garage who quoted £230 but have just rung Puma speed and they have quoted £146 being this full kit...

http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/showdetails.php?id=697

Will be about £100 labour on top so £246 roughly. I will try pick these up on my way to Preston next week so i dnt need to pay postage

What do we think? So confusing, wasnt going to bother getting fronts but if i change them all then i know its done... will it make a difference them 2 in this kit not being Powerflex?

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Posted 26 June 2009 - 10:01 AM

Eldoodarino, what tool exactly do you have? lol. £100 labour is a little steep in my opinion when it will take them a max of 2 hours, probably an hour there! lol.

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Posted 26 June 2009 - 10:08 AM

its because of taking the front and back apart, its obviously gna take time to put back together again.

Found these now which is a substantial amount less than Pumaspeed....

http://www.pumabuild.co.uk/catalog/product...d213546c6dda67d

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