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Polybush
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custom90



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Shock / Damper bushes
My shock / damper bushes could do with replacing soon at least on the rear. Is it a good idea to do the front too? Also which would you go for . recommend Genuine bushes or Polybush? $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #213349 22nd Feb 2013 6:50pm
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Post #213371 22nd Feb 2013 7:40pm
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custom90



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Heard of that they're Poly aren't they?..

Steve - I know your running D44 springs but what dampers are you using may I ask? $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #213372 22nd Feb 2013 7:43pm
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big steve



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
Ome mate and yes super pro are poly or orange polybush is good Thumbs Up 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #213392 22nd Feb 2013 8:09pm
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custom90



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When you say orange polybush do you mean like these: http://www.flatdoguk.com/defender-90%2F110-1994--on~464 $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #213439 22nd Feb 2013 9:22pm
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Post #213443 22nd Feb 2013 9:25pm
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big steve



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
I men if you get the proper branded polybush ones they do three colours flexible = orange 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #213445 22nd Feb 2013 9:25pm
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custom90



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Oh I see. I've only seen blue on Paddocks so assumed they were only one colour. Although it's irrelevant to the intended use I can't say I'm keen on blue anyway. Will have a look at their main site. Thumbs Up $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #213450 22nd Feb 2013 9:30pm
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I've fitted orange poly bushes to my first Discovery and my last 110, and have a set in the garage to fit to my current 110 when the weather gets warmer. I've had excellent results from Floflex on both vehicles, never tried any other make though, got them here http://www.paddockspares.com/off-road/susp...-kits.html
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Post #213466 22nd Feb 2013 10:14pm
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Post #213506 23rd Feb 2013 8:13am
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custom90



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GUM97 wrote:
Don't get a Britpart set, whatever you do Rolling Eyes

Don't worry I wouldn't. ad one single experience with their kit and never ever again. Luckily it was only some light lenses so never actually got near my 90 at all. Sent um' back. Laughing Whistle $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #213544 23rd Feb 2013 10:43am
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Genuine OE bushes, every time.
Post #213673 23rd Feb 2013 8:46pm
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custom90



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The dampers aren't too hard to change over are they? I'd like to have a go myself and am pretty capable and have a workshop manual. Only thing is I only have the standard LR pillar jack and no axle stands or trolley jack. Confused $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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custom90steve wrote:
The dampers aren't too hard to change over are they? I'd like to have a go myself and am pretty capable and have a workshop manual. Only thing is I only have the standard LR pillar jack and no axle stands or trolley jack. Confused


I've changed the shocks on my old 130, and I'm basically as mechanically skilled as a small dog. The rear ones are just two bolts, the front ones are a bit more difficult. I did my disco ones with just the bottle jack which was from 1993 and had never been used, and no axle stands. It was probably a bad idea but I was young(er) and (more) reckless Thumbs Up

Edit: I had to stick the bottle jack on two haynes manuals because it wasn't tall enough for the job. In retrospect it was the stupidest thing I've ever done but it worked Whistle Geoff
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Tubes63 wrote:

Edit: I had to stick the bottle jack on two haynes manuals because it wasn't tall enough for the job. In retrospect it was the stupidest thing I've ever done but it worked Whistle

Whistle Rolling with laughter $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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