is worth polybushing the top struts?
May 11, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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is worth polybushing the top struts?
fitting my new konis his weekend all my car is polybushed apart from the top struts that sits ontop of the damper cups? is this worst getting done or not?
May 11, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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may aswel if the rest of the car is done
May 11, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Yep worth getting done, or use 909 top mount bushes, I prefer them myself.
May 11, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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May 11, 2007 | 12:55 PM
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
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May 11, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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May 11, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Got powerflex poly on mine so changing to 909 tops.
May 11, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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i don't like it, it is too harsh on a road car - u need some give imo.
May 11, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by G.B Turbo Solutions
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may aswel if the rest of the car is done
as well
Never thought about doing it on my car, guess I have to rethink that.
May 11, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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tabs, can u get the 909 ones still?
as i need some.
May 11, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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ok now to rear strut braces do they go across the struts in the boot? and is it best to get rose jointed?
May 11, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Roosie
ok now to rear strut braces do they go across the struts in the boot? and is it best to get rose jointed?
Got one on mine too .
May 11, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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hot any pics is it in the boot?
May 11, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Just use Escort Cosworth bushes, they look the same but a MUCH stiffer.
May 11, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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No pics m8 but yeah in the boot,got mine from rapid ford.
May 11, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Just use Escort Cosworth bushes, they look the same but a MUCH stiffer.
too late just order some
i like the look of this strut brace on the rear
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GGR483-Escort-...QQcmdZViewItem
May 11, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by G.B Turbo Solutions
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may aswel if the rest of the car is done
as well
Never thought about doing it on my car, guess I have to rethink that.
Mine is done all around the car.
May 11, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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martin, are they? still available from fords i hope?
May 11, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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obviously any new bush is going to be better than a 20yr old one
Bit pedo mate isn't it
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May 11, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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i always leave these out when buying the front end kit,too harsh for the roads up here
May 12, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Last set I bought 909 were about 4 years ago!!
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is worth polybushing the top struts?
