Poll for Noisy / Squeeky Poly Powerflex Bushes

[Mr.Crossfire]

I've had powerflexes in the front wishbones for about six months now, and they give a occasional tiny sqeak when going over large bumps. Normal driving they're silent.

[Greg_S]

Can somebody start a poll to see how many people have squeeky poly bushes, so I can decide whether im going to fit them or not?

I want better handling, but I DO NOT want squeeks, it just makes the car sound old and decrepid.

Cheers

I went through a lot of hassle with powerflex because the first set of bushes I had squeaked really badly. But I got powerflex to redesign them and they are fine now, it did mean changing the wishbone bushes three times though!

But as long as you get the ones with grooves around the metal centre and a small spiral groove you should be fine.

if you have the right wishbones also check out the superflex bushes.

[Keeper of The Kitten]

No squeaks, or better control? Choose squeaks anytime!

[Rusty]

I want squeaks

[A80Avant]

am i the only one who thinks that OEM but new are pretty good themselves??

[madwolf_Uk]

I want squeaks

Buy a mouse then

[Rusty]

I'm holding one now and it doesn't sqeak... it's optical

[4WheelDrifter]

I hate my squeaky Powerflex bushes. I love my quiet Superflex bushes. Why not have no squeaks and better control?

One thing I have noticed removing and refitting both sets of bushes, the Superflex bushes grip the wishbone and the centre pin very tightly, so they work like an OEM bush. It takes a lot of force to move the wishbone once fitted to the subframe.
The Powerflex bushes on the other hand fit very loosely, and the weight of the wishbone alone is enough to make it drop once fitted to the subframe.

If I had my own press I would fit OEM rather than Powerflex bushes to my cast wishbones. Or there could be another option. :mischeif:

[mikeraz1]

I hope they don't squeek, I've just ordered a set for wishbones/anti roll bar. Will post once they're all fitted.

[Flat on my back]

Eh...

[QUOTE=4WheelDrifter;332648]The Powerflex bushes on the other hand fit very loosely, and the weight of the wishbone alone is enough to make it drop once fitted to the subframe.

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Mine were a firm hand press fit along with the steel sleeves into the cast arms...sounds like yours aren't right?

[4WheelDrifter]

[QUOTE=Flat on my back;346415]

The Powerflex bushes on the other hand fit very loosely, and the weight of the wishbone alone is enough to make it drop once fitted to the subframe.

QUOTE]

Mine were a firm hand press fit along with the steel sleeves into the cast arms...sounds like yours aren't right?

That's what I'm telling you, Powerflex bushes for forged wishbones just aren't right. They are a good fit in to the wishbones, but they just don't work as well as a stock or Superflex bush.

[saltinot]

I know this is an old thread, but I've always greased poly bushings with PTFE lube which helps keep the sqeaks away.

[QuattroFever]

No squeaks as long as you get the supplied grease inside and out. It has a pitted surface on the inside of the bush to retain the grease. There is a difference in ride quality. Feels harsher/more crashy? Over bumpy roads, even more so if you have low profile tyres fitted. I can live with it but some can't.

If interior rattles bug you alot i wouldn't but if your track focused and don't mind a bit of a compromise then go for it

[Evilgoat76]

Powerflex on the front and never heard a peep out of them.