Powerflex trailing arm bush

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kev76
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Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:41 pm

Purple powerflex rear trailing arm bush comes out about 5 mm when sleeve is pushed in . Has anyone else had this trouble . Cheers
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Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:17 pm

Yes they are pretty rubbish, I use superpro as they are one piece bushes
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Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:20 pm

Thanks dan. Think I’m going get standard ones. Its been a waste of a day
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Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:41 am

Superpro is the way to go for everyday drive.. :)
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Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:42 am

Thats what I meant to type.... :mad:
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Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:21 am

I used superpro and the stainless tubes rusted really badly. Got a new set on warranty and they did the same. Each set lasted about 4 years. Went with OEM in the end, there isn't that much flex in the bush.
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