Polyurethane front suspension bushes, made by me.

Adi2727 · Nov 12th, 2010, 18:43

Hello!

I just mounted on the front suspension arms some PU bushes designed and think ed by me... :d
The car feeling is extraordinary... superb. I just went into a testing on a forest road.
Today, i changed just the bushes from the right, tomorrow i'll go to change them, on the left side too.
The difference between PU bushes and the normal ones is very high. I don't know how to explain in words: on the side with PU bushes the car is hard and soft in the same time. I went with 70km/h on that forest road and no sounds, no vibration... full comfort. Much-much better...
The steering is better... the brake is better.

I'm curious how much this PU bushes will last and if this design is the right one.

So, regarding the attached photos.... what do you think? Is this design good? Do you think that those bushes will last?

Adi2727 · Nov 14th, 2010, 08:44

So...

I mounted the bushes on the left side too.
Because of the different design choosed for the front left bush, the left suspension is much harder than on the right.
On the right, i'm having medium-medium-hard suspension and on the left is hard-hard-very hard.
Next time, i'll do it different.

Anyway... the front suspension is not as hard as the back suspension, were i mounted yellow marked springs and high pressure gas shock absorbers. :d

440anator · Nov 22nd, 2010, 23:42

very good man, I would need to change my front wishbone bushes aswell,

good luck

Adi2727 · Dec 9th, 2010, 06:36

Thanks!

Those bushes came with some secondary effects: little noises, turned into bigger noises. I had to solve all the problems neglected before, but there is a good part in this: now i have all the front suspension, steering and engine mounts new... also front tires and alloys.
Anyway, the car runs great. I'll wait the spring to upgrade for some more power... and possibly a kevlar clutch.

CharlesStevenson · Dec 9th, 2010, 21:22

FWIW quite a few people use poly bushes on the suspension and engine mountings for the 850's. You might find some tips, comments etc from some people on that part of the forum. They might also have some ideas about the materials etc.

Either way, good idea you have.

Adi2727 · Dec 16th, 2010, 11:35

Thanks for the advice.
When i'll make them again, i'll ask them too.

But as i see, will pass a long time until i'll have to change them again.

Nov 22nd, 2010, 23:42	#3
440anator rookie Last Online: Apr 29th, 2015 18:57 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: n ireland =] is be wer it at	very good man, I would need to change my front wishbone bushes aswell, good luck __________________ Have you ever seen a Volvo with tha butterfly doors

Dec 9th, 2010, 21:22	#5
CharlesStevenson Premier Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 17:33 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nottingham	FWIW quite a few people use poly bushes on the suspension and engine mountings for the 850's. You might find some tips, comments etc from some people on that part of the forum. They might also have some ideas about the materials etc. Either way, good idea you have. __________________ Now: 04 reg V70 2.4 SE 2.4 auto 177k Then: Volvo, Saab, BMW, MB, Ford, Vx, Opel, Fiat, Rover, Porsche, Alfa, Austin, Renault, etc

Dec 9th, 2010, 06:36	#4
Adi2727 Flying Transylvanian Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 15:32 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brasov	Thanks! Those bushes came with some secondary effects: little noises, turned into bigger noises. I had to solve all the problems neglected before, but there is a good part in this: now i have all the front suspension, steering and engine mounts new... also front tires and alloys. Anyway, the car runs great. I'll wait the spring to upgrade for some more power... and possibly a kevlar clutch.

Dec 16th, 2010, 11:35	#6
Adi2727 Flying Transylvanian Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 15:32 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brasov	Thanks for the advice. When i'll make them again, i'll ask them too. But as i see, will pass a long time until i'll have to change them again.

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