SII Leaf Spring Rear Bushing Dim.'s

[johnd]

Does anybody happen to know the dimensions of the rear leaf spring bushing used on the SII? I see where SS does not carry them and I am looking for an alternate source. Thanks.

 

[alpine_64]

Try speedy spares in the UK or super pro in Australia

 

[johnd]

Yes - I see where Speedy Spares does list them but I thought I'd try to find a polyurethane replacement.

 

[V6 JOSE]

A polyurethane replacement will make it ride harder, and the stock Alpine rides pretty stiff already.

Yes - I see where Speedy Spares does list them but I thought I'd try to find a polyurethane replacement.

 

[Toyanvil]

Mine are from Energy Suspension, I think they are from a Ford. Hopefully someone has the dimensions.

 

[alpine_64]

Yes - I see where Speedy Spares does list them but I thought I'd try to find a polyurethane replacement.

The super pro will be Polly bushes

 

[johnd]

First - thank you for the responses. Second - SS actually does carry the SII rear spring eye bushing - it's P/N RS51. Its just not listed in the catalog for the SII application.

 

[George Coleman]

I would stick with stock the urethane can cause more problems down the road.

 

[Toyanvil]

not sure what problems you would have, I have been running urethane for over 15 years with out any problems. That said, I do live in California where the weather is good year round, it was 85 today.

 

[alpine_64]

The poly bushes will make the ride stiffer, and despite the appropriate lubrication have a habit of being squeaky... I'm going to remove the poly bushes from the front suspension of my tiger and go back to rubber.

 

[chazza]

It may not be a problem for a town car but where there is gravel, dust ends up sticking to the lubricant on the poly-bushes, which abrades both the bush and the steel component.

This is especially a problem on off-road vehicles,

Cheers Charlie

 

[Barry]

Never thought of an Alpine as an off-road vehicle.

Just my opinion, YMMV.