Abacus
That helpful B4 guy
I have replaced 2 sets of the rear suspension bushings on my B4, like the ones here, but they only last 40,000 to 50,000 miles, or about a year. I have tried the ones from IDParts and AutohausAZ, but neither seem to last any length of time. Interestingly enough, the last set I put in said "Meyle-Germany" on them, but the outer heat-sealed package said "Made in China".
In the winter I run 14" Blizzak snowtires, but in the summer I run 16" low profile tires. The rear setup is such that the stresses are on the mounts, since it's a swingarm type, and I understand there are a lot of forces applied. I am running KONI Reds set 1/2 way in the rear, and the car rides nice, not too firm. It seems like this is the perfect application for a set of urethane bushings, yet I have been unable to find any for the rear, only for the front. Do any exist?
Barring finding any that re urethane, where should I buy them? The stealership gets $60 each (4 are required for the rear) and they cannot tell me who made them or where they originate, and they have no guarantee. I just ordered a pair from NAPA, so I'll try those next, but I don't have a lot of faith in them lasting since they are only $10 each.
I have gotten adept at replacing them and have made my own installation tools, so the whole process takes about an hour, but it's still a PITA since I have to do it every year.
Any help would be appreciated.
In the winter I run 14" Blizzak snowtires, but in the summer I run 16" low profile tires. The rear setup is such that the stresses are on the mounts, since it's a swingarm type, and I understand there are a lot of forces applied. I am running KONI Reds set 1/2 way in the rear, and the car rides nice, not too firm. It seems like this is the perfect application for a set of urethane bushings, yet I have been unable to find any for the rear, only for the front. Do any exist?
Barring finding any that re urethane, where should I buy them? The stealership gets $60 each (4 are required for the rear) and they cannot tell me who made them or where they originate, and they have no guarantee. I just ordered a pair from NAPA, so I'll try those next, but I don't have a lot of faith in them lasting since they are only $10 each.
I have gotten adept at replacing them and have made my own installation tools, so the whole process takes about an hour, but it's still a PITA since I have to do it every year.
Any help would be appreciated.