Motor mounts: poly or rubber?

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NoCoast
I like my Chuck ones.

Same here. I have a spare set sitting on the shelf....

What about these?

http://qualityairride.com/4-link-parts/4-link-bushings/4-link-weld-bar-ends

I had a set of these in my hand and the poly seems to be very stiff and high grade... the I.d. of the bushing is 3/4" it also comes with the outer sleeve

I think I have found a MB front suspension bushing that will be good, it is on a radius arm so it gets lots of loading. $18 each. Just need to kiss the inside of a chunk of tube to make a holder

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phlat65
I think I have found a MB front suspension bushing that will be good, it is on a radius arm so it gets lots of loading. $18 each. Just need to kiss the inside of a chunk of tube to make a holder

What about your long suffering friend who asked if we can get some Ford ones over in Pommieland? I am down to one.

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You know me John, local and not getting obsolete are the parts i would rather use. I can make a call to my brother and get the other mounts shipped to me.

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phlat65
You know me John, local and not getting obsolete are the parts i would rather use. I can make a call to my brother and get the other mounts shipped to me.

Well it doesn't seem obsolete since it's available both from mainline Ford and from aftermarket for just a few bucks. And it's not like its a wear item, seems that last nearly forever as motor mounts, and that's what I like: proven to work in the worst possible conditions, and cheap...can't get better than that..

I have used some Camaro leaf spring bushings before but they cost like I dunno a bunch more than these and required unique housing...

Whatever...

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I believe Wimpey is using VW front LCA bushings in their engine mounts. 1" diameter, 1.5" long (approx). Solid rubber, hole is for an M12 bolt. OEM on all MK2/MK3/MK4 VW Golf/Jettas.

http://www.parts4vws.com/catalog/product_detail.asp?PartNumber=357407182



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/13/2011 03:44PM by fliz.

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phlat65
You know me John, local and not getting obsolete are the parts i would rather use. I can make a call to my brother and get the other mounts shipped to me.

Well it doesn't seem obsolete since it's available both from mainline Ford and from aftermarket for just a few bucks. And it's not like its a wear item, seems that last nearly forever as motor mounts, and that's what I like: proven to work in the worst possible conditions, and cheap...can't get better than that..

I have used some Camaro leaf spring bushings before but they cost like I dunno a bunch more than these and required unique housing...

Whatever...

Dudinsky, don't "Whatever" me for thinking outside the box man. I thought we were on the same page here with making things stronger, betterer, and easier to service...... I like to be able to buy replacement parts easily if i can, not ordering through my brother from England. Yes, the bushings you speak of work, are proven and stuff, but there HAS to be something comperable and easier to get.

Remember, I can be talked into making 2 sets.....

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phlat65
Remember, I can be talked into making 2 sets.....

Sigh...

I'm going to be doing three cars like this very soon, I like the idea of tried and true...

If I buy 8 of them off rockauto they work out to be around $10 each, FedEx ships fast too!

Shaun should I just order a bunch of them and count you in for 2 or 4?

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sidewaez
I'm going to be doing three cars like this very soon, I like the idea of tried and true...

If I buy 8 of them off rockauto they work out to be around $10 each, FedEx ships fast too!

Shaun should I just order a bunch of them and count you in for 2 or 4?

Just saw the one he has in mind, it's BIG on the OD which makes me worry about how big the housing will be---if it will interfere with anything or be too close to exhaust..
Just got some of the ones I like, so neener neener!

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John I was referring to the "ones that you like"

If I buy 8 of them from the UK and have fedex ship them they only cost $10 each

I would be down, even if I don't use them, I will pay you for them. I have a few different Ford leaf spring bushings coming today also.

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sidewaez
John I was referring to the "ones that you like"

If I buy 8 of them from the UK and have fedex ship them they only cost $10 each

OH well that's why we should "quote' the reply youse are talking abouts...

That's pretty good, got some details ya wanna share?
Like part numbers etc just to be sure?

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John Vanlandingham
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john vanlandingham
OH well that's why we should "quote' the reply youse are talking abouts...

That's pretty good, got some details ya wanna share?
Like part numbers etc just to be sure?

they are the:

KLARIUS/QUINTON HAZELL Part # EMS1554
Category: Control Arm Bushing

from rockauto

and it works out to be $11 each shipped if I get 8

or

$9 each if I buy 16

I don't know anyone in the UK to mail them to but going postal would save quite a bit

What diameter tubing do these fit into John?