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Old 28-04-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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Poly bushes for 147 GTA

I checked the Superflex site and they show bushes for the upper wishbones for 147 and GTA specific AR bar bushes. Are the upper wishbone bushes the same on all the 147s? Anyone know where I can get bushes for lower wishbones and for the rear suspension?
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Re: Poly bushes for 147 GTA

I believe they are the same but I think these guys are cheaper Front Upper Arm Bush, Alfa Romeo 147 , Powerflex Poly bushes PFF1-815
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Re: Poly bushes for 147 GTA

I have investigated the poly bush for upper wishbone. However I noticed the the little ball joint will wear out much quicker than wishbone bush. I believe most of the knocking noise is caused by this ball joint failure.
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I have investigated the poly bush for upper wishbone. However I noticed the the little ball joint will wear out much quicker than wishbone bush. I believe most of the knocking noise is caused by this ball joint failure.
Agreed, I'm not sure it's worth polybushing them. Most common problems seem to be squeeks from the top wishbones. A healthy spray of silicon seems to resolve most problems as they dry out.
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Re: Poly bushes for 147 GTA

Even in the days of the older Italian car metalastik bushes, they were often quite tricky to replace, as they had to be pressed in to specific depths, to ensure they were correctly installed and functioned correctly. Better going the pre-assembled route now, to save hassle?:
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Re: Poly bushes for 147 GTA

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I checked the Superflex site and they show bushes for the upper wishbones for 147 and GTA specific AR bar bushes. Are the upper wishbone bushes the same on all the 147s? Anyone know where I can get bushes for lower wishbones and for the rear suspension?
HELLO MATE IVE JUST GOT A FULL SET OF FRONT AND REAR FROM GAZZEL FOR £328 DELIVERD
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Re: Poly bushes for 147 GTA

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HELLO MATE IVE JUST GOT A FULL SET OF FRONT AND REAR FROM GAZZEL FOR £328 DELIVERD
Googled Gazzel and couldn't see anything. Have you a web address or any other details?
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Googled Gazzel and couldn't see anything. Have you a web address or any other details?
HELLO JON TRY WWW.GAZZLLA.CC
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Re: Poly bushes for 147 GTA

Think he meant Gazzella mate....try this link:-

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Edited to say; BEAT ME TO IT!!! lol
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Ok, got it thanks guys
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