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Old 04-04-2009, 08:47 AM
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Front Tension Strut Bushing question



Has anyone filled one of these bushings up with urethane to reinforce the rubber or lengthen the life of the bushing itself? I think i've seen an aftermarket urethane replacement of this bushing, but curious if anyone has tried a DIY version with positive results?
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Old 04-05-2009, 06:56 PM
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anyone?
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Old 04-06-2009, 03:38 PM
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OK, well PowerFlex makes a urethane bushing replacement for the control arm on the e53. I might DIY and fill my original bushings with urethane before I swap them out to see if it will net some positive result.
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Old 05-02-2009, 02:34 AM
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The bushings have been filled and will be swapped in as soon as I wrap my wheels with a set of tires. I'll post pics of the bushing and hopefully be able to post some kind of gain from this mod.
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