[JamieH2304]

Hi all

I'm replacing the bushes on the rear end of my Spider. I'm after the full kit for the rear and spotted them on Ebay for £165, all in, from what appears to be a distributor. If I was to buy them direct from Powerflex I would be paying around £185+Vat.

Is there any reason to but them direct from Powerflex? Any experiences?

Jamie

 

[Zoo]

i'm getting mine from here. *Powerflex Suspension Bushes Rear kit for Alfa Romeo - larkspeed.com

 

[CrispDust]

they maybe old stock. the newer bushes are different compunds for springpan and rear arms.
ebay may be old stock. check with seller if there are both purple and black bushes in kit

 

[JamieH2304]

I did wonder about old and new stock. Is the new stock black and purple or the is that the old stock.
I also understand that some washers were supplied in error with the old stock. Is that correct?

 

[CrispDust]

black purple is new stock. The spring pans have a tougher purple compound

 

[alf22]

I got mine last month from larkspeed,spring pan bushes black the rest purple,and still came with large washers that you dont need.

 

[JamieH2304]

Thanks for your advice all. I'll be placing an order with Larkspeed.

Jamie

 

[Southcoast]

I think I'll be needing to replace mine shortly. Out of interest how tricky are they to replace and do you need any special tools?

 

[Starkers]

I think I'll be needing to replace mine shortly. Out of interest how tricky are they to replace and do you need any special tools?

I think mine need doing too. If you decide to take the task on, let me know, I'd be interested in helping (I'm also based in Sussex).

 

[bradpit999]

Larkspeed i got also had to wait but i was put of by ebay

 

[alf22]

As for special tools you could do with the use of a press to remove old bushes,i didnt have this luxery,in total it took 11 hours from start to finish,a lot of drilling and hammering you will need a strong vice,spray all parts with plus gas afew times a couple of days before,a knack of putting spring pan back in,i fitted outer first then used a jack to get inner in,if it dosent go in nicely start again,my brother couldnt wait for me and him and his mate had a go last week,he now has to replace his rear sub frame as they snapped the lugs off where the spring pan fits :tut:,its all good fun enjoy.

oh,and lots of copper grease,the little sachets aint enough.

 

[CrispDust]

I have a 10 ton press which just about does the job of getting old bushes out - or you need lots of hacksaw blades and cold chisel...
Intrestingly, my spring pan bushes are definatyely black and the rear lower arm purple - i didn't fit the lower rear arm ones as I bought a whole new arm.
My preference is to fit the outer first too although some do it t'other way round.

 

[Southcoast]

Hey thanks For all the info. It sounds like a bit of an epic job, especially without a press! Just renovating a house and awaiting the arrival of kiddy no 2, so I would get shot for playing in the garage for 11 hours. I'll see what comes back at the next service - don't want to risk it by leaving it too long.

Thanks for the offer Starkers, I'm just down the road in Adur. The gtv's currently off the road (yep bad/sad I know), it will be back sometime soon! Rest assured its not rotting away, I've been using the time to get a few details ironed out. No doubt I'll see you about once it's rolling again.