Lower arm bush

[^pomen_GTR^]

sorry for the delay, missed this.

from what I learned,

Teflon > nylon > PU.
Color, can be transparent, red, orange or blue. It just the coloring process.

Its the material property that matters.

As I work in a shipyard, the best is Teflon as due to our harsh environment, sea water, sunlight, oil.
Most of the application are Teflon and hardly require to change.

yes, the comfort level is definitely lesser as compare to rubber.
Rubber is softer but subject to tears and damages.
with PU and nylon, there's lots of sound but still bearable.
*sound like rats in car*

what to do, this is a poor man's solution..

I'm lowered and wanted a long lasting solution hence PU bush is a solution for me.

handling wise, never been better..
its rigid. I guess even with rubber bush, it is also as good.
after all, the bush are worn.

I'm on 225 45 17 and hlsh coilover.
current spring rate is 8k and 4k..
this has been a trial and error process..

when I bought the car 3 years back, it was 12k and 8k
few months back, I change to 8k and 6k, better but still lacking that comfort touch.
3 weeks back, I change to 8k and 4k again.. this is the best setup for my car.

speed, comfort, handling. all achieved..

was hoping to bring my mum for a genting trip in next year.
formally, no one or myself, wish to ferry any passengers..
as if sitting inside a boat.

go for 6k+4k setup...i would say the best balance between handling and comfort...

 

[sweelt]

Support Pomen_gtr, +1

 

[kurt_629]

go for 6k+4k setup...i would say the best balance between handling and comfort...

after I change, you now then advise me..

its too costly and time consuming.. keep changing..
haha, probably I will if you guys got a spare 6k

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

after I change, you now then advise me..

its too costly and time consuming.. keep changing..
haha, probably I will if you guys got a spare 6k

actually i think already comment on that long time ago not sure in this thread or another thread....but probably u'd missed it...

 

[kurt_629]

actually i think already comment on that long time ago not sure in this thread or another thread....but probably u'd missed it...

bro, where is a good place to buy 6k spring?
used also can.
does height play a part in here?
I'm thinking of going 6k 300mm or 250mm

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

bro, where is a good place to buy 6k spring?
used also can.
does height play a part in here?
I'm thinking of going 6k 300mm or 250mm

look for suspension repair/custom work near you...if in kl that would be plenty of them...usually about rm150 for a pair (used spring)....

if brand new from hwl/top perfect is rm160 for 1 pcs...

 

[kurt_629]

look for suspension repair/custom work near you...if in kl that would be plenty of them...usually about rm150 for a pair (used spring)....

if brand new from hwl/top perfect is rm160 for 1 pcs...

does height play a part in comfort?

 

[vr2turbo]

does height play a part in comfort?

Yes, the lower the less amount the absorbers can travel....

 

[sweelt]

Invest in good tyre too....our road is not flat.

 

[vr2turbo]

Invest in good tyre too....our road is not flat.

But if lowered, tyre also will be.......lol

 

[sweelt]

if lowered, ride stiff dy. Do 130kph , jump here, jump there...dangerous. Tyre no grip, catching snake.
But dont compare those lowered ready sports car.

 

[vr2turbo]

if lowered, ride stiff dy. Do 130kph , jump here, jump there...dangerous. Tyre no grip, catching snake.
But dont compare those lowered ready sports car.

Those are not lowered but made that way......lol

 

[gunnerzz]

one short question on lower arm.
i have been liviin with this annoying tuk3 sound from my waja front end.
its coming from both side and is suspect its the lower arm
i have removed the lower arm just now and discover that all the bush and the ball joint looks good despite tear on the balljoint cover.
however i notice there are free play between the bolt and the steel cylinder i the middle of the bush which it has to go through.
this is the bolt which hold the arm to the front mounting.
is this normal or the bolt is worn out?

 

[vr2turbo]

Is there any sign of wear on the bolt. Maybe is the rubber bush that it goes through that is worn?

 

[gunnerzz]

the bolt is still round but can see scrathes mark around the body.
the rubber bush is confirmed in good shape.
i dont remember when i replace the lower arm 2-3 years ago is it the same freeplay.