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Old 04-10-2007, 07:08 PM
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strange sounds from front suspension

recently i have heard 'wooden' knocking sounds from the front offside wheel area, prob a worn bush?
i would like to ask for help in sourceing the right parts & fitting advice, thanks
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Old 04-12-2007, 10:32 AM
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i forgot to ask, if poly bushes r available as a alternate fit, if so where can they be obtained from?
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Old 04-12-2007, 02:36 PM
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Ahmed, I'm not really sure what your problem could be, since there are a number of possible noise sources.

However, a worn bush is a very possible cause, although they usually wear out on the near-side first.

Have a look in this thread for ideas:

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=38047

You can get stiffer bushes for the car, and they will work well. I'm just not sure where you would go locally to buy a set. They are always advertised in the likes of Practical Performance Car or Auto Express, so you should find a local supplier easily enough.

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Old 05-17-2007, 01:21 PM
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I still have polyurethane bushings for sale if you're still interested. I'm just not sure how much it would cost for shipping.
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I would also be interested in a set David. Shipping to Ireland will probably cost around the same as shipping to England.

Let me know the cost incl shipping, I'll take a set.

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I'll let you know about shipping either tomorrow or monday.
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Thanks David. I'm traveling for the weekend. I'll get back to you Tuesday.

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Well I was sick all weekend and today's a holiday so I'll get a shipping quote to you in the next 24 hours or so.
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Here are the Canada Post shipping quotes (CAD) from Canada to England or Ireland:

Surface: $18.50
Surface w/Tracking: $35
Air: $45

If the shipping ends up being less I would refund the difference.
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I still have polyurethane bushings for sale if you're still interested. I'm just not sure how much it would cost for shipping.
Hi David

Thanks for the shipping quote. You did not mention what the cost of the bushings will be. Can you give some information about them? How many in a set? Where do they get fitted? How hard are they to install?

I would be interested, let me know.

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Hi David

Thanks for the shipping quote. You did not mention what the cost of the bushings will be. Can you give some information about them? How many in a set? Where do they get fitted? How hard are they to install?

I would be interested, let me know.

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Here's the info:

Front sway bar bushings (pair)
Cost: 30 USD/22.50 Euro/32.50 CAD
Installation: Easy (just don't tighten them down all the way at first)

Rear sway bar bushings (pair)
Cost: 30 USD/22.50 Euro/32.50 CAD
Installation: Easy

Rear differential bushings (pair)
Cost: 80 USD/60 Euro/88 CAD
Installation: equivalent to replacing a bearing
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Sorry for not getting back sooner David. I have been very busy.

I'll PM shortly and probably take a set, maybe two from you.

Cheers man

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Is your shipping within Europe as expensive as my shipping to you? If not you should grab a few sets for the European SVXers.
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