Opel Manta Tuning
Opel Manta Polyurethane Suspension Bushes
So you've got a shiny new set of shock
absorbers and some decent lowering
springs for your Manta, but before you bolt everything in place
you might aswell treat yourself to some Powerflex polyurethane suspension
bushes otherwise, if you fit them later you'll just have to unbolt
everything to put them in and redo your hard work all over again.
Why polyurethane suspension bushes? Suspension bushes fit between
the moving parts of the suspension and the chassis, such as in the
mounting eye of a shock absorber, bump stops, tie bars and anti-roll
bars. As such they are subject to massive stresses, especially when
being pushed to perform in a fast road or rally application. The
suspension bushes act as dampers for any noise and vibration/movement.
Normal rubber bushes are good when new but they deteriorate quickly
under the stresses imposed by the suspension. Polyurethane bushes
are 25-30% stiffer and should last longer and give better performance.
The table below gives the applications and part numbers for Manta
B polyurethane bushes from the manufacturer Powerflex. The information
is correct as of 30 December 2004 but for the latest details visit
the Powerflex
Manta B parts page.
NOTE: It has been suggested that PU suspension bushes not
be used for anti-roll bar applications in high-mileage road cars.
We will confirm this as information becomes available.
BUSH
DESCRIPTION |
PART
NUMBER |
SIZE |
RETAIL
PRICE (�) |
Bump Stops Kit
2 per car (each)
|
BS009K |
|
19.95 |
Front Anti Roll
Bar Mount (each) |
PFF80-303-20 |
20mm |
9.95 |
Front Upper
Wishbone Bush
4 per car (each) |
PFF80-601 |
|
11.95 |
Front Lower
Front Bush
2 per car (each) |
PFF80-603 |
|
13.95 |
Front Lower
Rear Bush
2 per car (each) |
PFF80-603 |
|
13.95 |
Front Subframe
Rear Mounting Bush
2 per car (each) |
PFF80-604 |
|
13.95 |
Front Outer
Roll Bar Mount
2 per car (each) |
PFF80-605 |
|
9.95 |
Rear Tie Bar
To Chassis Bush
2 per car (each) |
PFR80-607 |
|
9.95 |
Rear Panhard
Rod Mount
2 per car (each) |
PFR80-608 |
|
13.95 |
Rear Anti Roll
Bar Bush
2 per car (each) |
PFR80-609-14 |
|
9.95 |
Rear Tie Bar
To Axle Bushes
2 per car (each) |
PFR80-611 |
|
13.95 |
Rear Centre
Prop Mount
2 per car (each) |
PFR80-611 |
|
13.95 |
|
|
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