Avant rear poly bushings..

[mcandmar]

I think i know the problem but cant find any mention on the forum.

I bought a powerflex bushing kit for the avant and the rear upper a-arm bushings dont seem to fit. I've discovered there are two versions of the a-arms, either a solid cast piece or a pressed steel one welded together. Audi book lists two different bushings so i assume the bushings i have are for the pressed steel versions.

Question is has anybody tried to modify the bushings to fit, or know where i can buy poly bushings for these arms?

I think it might be possible to cut the bushing and sleeve down to size, have to measure up the bolt through the middle to confirm though. Any BTDT's?

Cheers, Mark.

[Flat on my back]

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Sorry cant remember who had this exact problem...ended up machining the bushes to fit. Not too difficult.

I have a spare set of cast arms?

Are you in contact with Powerflex...could get the rest of the bushes sorted?

[Jamo]

AndersS2 had the problem there is a big thread and it's also in his project thread

[Big Lee M]

I hope i don't have the same problem as i have had the bushes well over a month and my arms are all powder coatedand ready to fit..............

[mcandmar]

Found it, thanks Jamo. I'd forgotten how nice that car is

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=343094&postcount=439

[madpugger]

So is this another bush we want to get from Powerflex to add to the hub one?

[Jamo]

Yeah they need to offer both bushes, there is also the another bush missing can't remember where though I'll search it out

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=410655&postcount=2

where are powerflex based?

[lind4hl]

also, i and 1 more on this bushing had a problem thta the bushing was too big in diameter ( the front control arm front bush)

needed to mill down the diamter on it...

[madpugger]

Would it be Shock bushes?

I think the front wishbone bushes are both the same?

Would it be worth asking them about subframe bushes?

[madpugger]

Powerflex, in Uxbridge.