Lower arm bushes

[SootySport 23]

I’m looking for the lower arm bushes.  One has a 10mm bolt fixing and the other has a 12mm bolt fixing, is this right? 
I can find the 10mm  bush but not the 12mm version.  Can anyone tell where I can buy the 12mm version?

[boldy205 74]

I've always used Superflex bushes. Although most use the OE ones, even for track use. 

[welshpug 1,621]

bakerbm are working on them

[SootySport 23]

Does that mean you can’t buy the   12mm Ones then?

[jackherer 543]

Peugeot don't make them any more and the aftermarket ones aren't fit for purpose.

 

Hopefully BakerBM get them sorted soon.

 

I recently fitted some old stock genuine OE bushes to mine and I'd forgotten how good they were, I'd been trying to tell myself the pattern ones that I had before were OK but they definitely weren't.

[SootySport 23]

Had a look on Servicebox and the part numbers for-

10mm. Is 3523-31

12mm. Is 3523-23

so looking for them now.

[SootySport 23]

Also looking for the swivel that the ARB attaches to, can't see that on Service box.

[DamirGTI 323]

10 hours ago, jackherer said:

I'd been trying to tell myself the pattern ones that I had before were OK but they definitely weren't.

 

Which one of the pattern ones Kieran ?

 

You'll be surprised what you can find in some re-boxed aftermarket bushes brands ! 

 

D

[SootySport 23]

I've found some Febi and First line versions but no oe's yet.

[DamirGTI 323]

Febi and First line are kinda poor quality ... personally i'd avoid them .

 

Try :

 

- Sasic

- Lemforder

- Hutchinson

 

... I've ordered twice Sasic brand bushes and inside the package where the OE "Kleber Industrial" bushes ... apparently Kleber makes rubber parts for Sasic .

 

Also , Lemforder bushes often come as re-packed Kleber's .. tricky part might be finding some still on stock .

 

D

Edited November 13, 2019 by DamirGTI

[welshpug 1,621]

had no issue with febi stuff, have bought motaquip ones years ago that were Kleber like oem ones but that was some time ago

[SootySport 23]

What about the the swivel pin on the end of the arm?  Do you have to buy the whole arm if that’s worn out?

[Tom Fenton 1,524]

Yes, unless your existing ones are very very good then it can be a false economy putting new bushes in an old arm.

[SootySport 23]

I’ll keep the existing arms, rubber boot is sealing ok and the In is tight but moves.

[SootySport 23]

I’ve given up on removing the old bushes, they are well rusted in so new arms to buy now.

[Tom Fenton 1,524]

25mm holesaw, cut through the rubber push the centre piece out. With a hacksaw cut into the steel shell, once nicked through the steel will push out easily. You then need a press or a strong vice will probably do to fit the new bushes.

[SootySport 23]

23 hours ago, Tom Fenton said:

25mm holesaw, cut through the rubber push the centre piece out. With a hacksaw cut into the steel shell, once nicked through the steel will push out easily. You then need a press or a strong vice will probably do to fit the new bushes.

Yes, done all that but can’t push out the outer sleeve, it’s well rusted in even using the vice.   Spent a whole day on them so giving up now and ordered new arms.

[welshpug 1,621]

they fall out once you cut the sleeve.

[Tom Fenton 1,524]

53 minutes ago, SootySport said:

Yes, done all that but can’t push out the outer sleeve, it’s well rusted in even using the vice.   Spent a whole day on them so giving up now and ordered new arms.

You can’t have done everything I said as the outer steel shells would be in the bin. I’ve done dozens of these bushes and it works every time. Cut through the steel shell with a hacksaw. It will then tap out of the wishbone with little to no effort.

[SootySport 23]

There's rust Tom and then there is rust.   My new arms arrived today so they are going on, saves time and money, cleaning, painting and buying new bushes. 

I'm a busy boy, have started on my Westfield winter repairs and upgrades as well.