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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Are deflex bushes ok?, very cheap compared to powerflex- are the powerflex ones worth the extra money??
just wondering as i want to do the most of the car but only want to do it once
any views or experiences appreciated
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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i've had deflex on mine for over 3 years with no problems whatsoever
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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i have the full car set of deflex fitted to my car i cant fault them been on the for about 5 years (but car dont get used much)
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by gee1599
i have the full car set of deflex fitted to my car i cant fault them been on the for about 5 years (but car dont get used much)

alright fella did you have to remove the outer metal bush on the rear wishbones to get the deflex bushes in as on my ones it looks like you have to cheers
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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I've also used the deflex bushes now for a few years, and yes, they do fit ok, but they aren't really any stiffer than the original rubber ones. Softer infact in some cases.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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They are fine for the money!!

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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They are ok, even more so as original bushes are not available in most cases. However it's often pointless to change a completely fine original bush to a deflex (flo-flex) one. Then again, not many 20 year old original bushes are "fine".
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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thanks alot guys, i wasn't looking for a huge amount more stiffness as the koni already jar me teeth lol
deflex sounds like a good bet then
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