Front Top Mount Bushes
08-03-2013, 09:23 AM
#1
Front Top Mount Bushes
Im currently running flo-flex and they have potientially ruined my AVOs, so looking for something else...
Obviously super/powerflex are an option, but im sure i read about escort cosworth top mount bushes fit and are a harder rubber compound than standard.
Im thinking they wont be quite as harsh as the poly top mounts.
What do you know?
Obviously super/powerflex are an option, but im sure i read about escort cosworth top mount bushes fit and are a harder rubber compound than standard.
Im thinking they wont be quite as harsh as the poly top mounts.
What do you know?
(and also where to source cossie ones at non-ford prices) 
08-03-2013, 06:38 PM
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The polys (in rog's case) have probably gone out of shape due to poor material therefore allowing play. Something solid mounts wouldnt do (unless they were made of chocolate or toffee)
08-03-2013, 09:41 PM
#5
I see. Best get some mounts ordered for mine.
Powerflex at the moment but I'm not 100% happy with them, and I have a bang over certain bumps if I catch it at the right able which I'm leaning towards being worn shocks. Koni's expensive to have rebuilt?
Its not bushes as its quiet and smooth on the road, just certain time it can bang and the right angle.
Powerflex at the moment but I'm not 100% happy with them, and I have a bang over certain bumps if I catch it at the right able which I'm leaning towards being worn shocks. Koni's expensive to have rebuilt?
Its not bushes as its quiet and smooth on the road, just certain time it can bang and the right angle.
09-03-2013, 07:50 AM
#6
When i spoke to Koni about mine, they said it would be cheaper to replace a single shock than rebuild it, circa £80 iirc altho that was some years back...
So back to topic, anyone know if escort cosworth standard top mounts fit...?
So back to topic, anyone know if escort cosworth standard top mounts fit...?
09-03-2013, 08:24 AM
#7
Spanner monkey
I used to run escort cosworth top mounts in my ERST, fit and forget.
Guess i'll chuck my flo flex fiesta top mounts that i bought in the bin then, i also have Avo's that i will be sending for a refurb, was going to replace the top mounts with flo flex but i'd better have a re think lol
Guess i'll chuck my flo flex fiesta top mounts that i bought in the bin then, i also have Avo's that i will be sending for a refurb, was going to replace the top mounts with flo flex but i'd better have a re think lol
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09-03-2013, 03:51 PM
#9
These ones? http://shop.grahamgoode.com/insulato...33-59359-p.asp
The poly ones are about same price as buying direct from Powerflex.
Out of interest how harsh are solid top mounts compared to regular poly or powerflex black series?
I wouldn't mind the front of my car dropping an extra few mm's.
The poly ones are about same price as buying direct from Powerflex.
Out of interest how harsh are solid top mounts compared to regular poly or powerflex black series?
I wouldn't mind the front of my car dropping an extra few mm's.
09-03-2013, 04:28 PM
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16-03-2013, 06:06 PM
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Will these fit a mk3 fiesta too? Or not
And did you order the bearing and washer kit aswell? Or is it not really necessary
Thats not a bad price really for the full kit I thought
And did you order the bearing and washer kit aswell? Or is it not really necessary
Thats not a bad price really for the full kit I thought
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18-03-2013, 10:11 AM
#23
So the part number from ford is - 6720387
They fit and are alot thicker and harder than standard top mount bushes. The easiest way to fit them was to turn the top lip in on itself then let it ping back into place once you have the top mount pushed up under the turret. Took 5mins to swap em over!
One point to note is that i had to lower the car down off the jack onto its wheels for them to poke through enough to get the shock top nuts on, i rolled it back and forward afew times and turned the steering lock to lock. My car also sit slightly higher than with the poly bushes on. It rides so much smoother than with the polys yet still feels stiff!
WIN!
They fit and are alot thicker and harder than standard top mount bushes. The easiest way to fit them was to turn the top lip in on itself then let it ping back into place once you have the top mount pushed up under the turret. Took 5mins to swap em over!
One point to note is that i had to lower the car down off the jack onto its wheels for them to poke through enough to get the shock top nuts on, i rolled it back and forward afew times and turned the steering lock to lock. My car also sit slightly higher than with the poly bushes on. It rides so much smoother than with the polys yet still feels stiff!
WIN!
18-03-2013, 06:29 PM
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So the part number from ford is - 6720387
They fit and are alot thicker and harder than standard top mount bushes. The easiest way to fit them was to turn the top lip in on itself then let it ping back into place once you have the top mount pushed up under the turret. Took 5mins to swap em over!
One point to note is that i had to lower the car down off the jack onto its wheels for them to poke through enough to get the shock top nuts on, i rolled it back and forward afew times and turned the steering lock to lock. My car also sit slightly higher than with the poly bushes on. It rides so much smoother than with the polys yet still feels stiff!
WIN!
They fit and are alot thicker and harder than standard top mount bushes. The easiest way to fit them was to turn the top lip in on itself then let it ping back into place once you have the top mount pushed up under the turret. Took 5mins to swap em over!
One point to note is that i had to lower the car down off the jack onto its wheels for them to poke through enough to get the shock top nuts on, i rolled it back and forward afew times and turned the steering lock to lock. My car also sit slightly higher than with the poly bushes on. It rides so much smoother than with the polys yet still feels stiff!
WIN!
19-03-2013, 08:50 AM
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Roger can you tell me exactly how you changed them? It's been so long since I've been round that part of my car I cant remember how it all goes together. Did you have to compress the springs?
Also if they are making the car sit slightly higher, can they be trimmed to match the originals?
Also if they are making the car sit slightly higher, can they be trimmed to match the originals?
19-03-2013, 11:21 AM
#28
As Aston says. I had to drop the ARB or the lower arms from the chassis to allow the shocks to fall far enough away (i find removing them altogether much easier, for the sake of 1 extra bolt). If you need a hand m8, let me know and i'll pop up your way. We could combine it with some light mapping on either car?
As for trimming them i wouldnt want to personally, but it could be done if you wanted to. They might settle down over time, ive not only replaced them but put a brand new set of AVOs on too!
As for trimming them i wouldnt want to personally, but it could be done if you wanted to. They might settle down over time, ive not only replaced them but put a brand new set of AVOs on too!
19-03-2013, 11:23 AM
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I didn't notice a height difference on mine with fitting tbh. Might be a combo of running shit polys and bent avo's that made the difference on yours rog 
19-03-2013, 12:32 PM
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I dont think the AVOs affected it much, but the polys were around 1/2 the size of the cossie mounts so they mustve made a diff. In all fairness, the polys looked fine when i removed them, but they are a totally diff design to the cosworth mounts, 2 piece for a start and the shocks sit much tighter in the cossie mounts. Im still undecided if they were/are the cause of the damaged AVOs
01-04-2013, 05:54 AM
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Jus fitted these to my s2, piece of piss, exactly same size as std s2 ones but about a million times harder... 5 mins in front of the fire an a dab of washing up liquid, literally fell in... (:
02-04-2013, 06:35 PM
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I was after a set of rear springs on there own from spax a couple of years ago and they'd only sell a complete set.
I managed to luck out and find some one who was only after the front springs through the forum so we went halves on a complete set perhaps you could try the same ?
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I managed to luck out and find some one who was only after the front springs through the forum so we went halves on a complete set perhaps you could try the same ?
Mark.
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