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01-17-2010, 01:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Darwin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival Kobra,LS7 427
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Classic Revival front bushes
Hi All
As my Classic revival is now on the road I have now found that my new front end bushes have fallen appart and need to be replaced as some are completely gone after just 10kms.
What are the best bushes to get for the Jag front end?
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01-17-2010, 02:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Newcastle, Warners Bay,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC . 393 Dart alloy block Stroked 351 alloy heads ..all the goodies plus a pre oiler. al
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Alfie did you assemble the jag ones correctly ? Relpacing these will cost a bit....Nolathane make replacement bushes. I can't comment on them as I haven't used them ....yet.
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01-17-2010, 02:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Brisbane Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC under re-construction, GenIV with tremec 600, Jag 3.31 L/S diff
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alffie, I'm sure some-one will disagree but I don't believe you can beat the standard Jag bushes.
They're made for a 4500lb car so are more than adequate for a 2500lb cobra.
Chat to Brian Wheeler here : http://www.jagdaim.com.au
They can give you the RIGHT advice be it either urethane or standard bushes.
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01-17-2010, 03:54 AM
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Location: Sydney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCM, Jag front and rear, LS3
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I got mine from these guys.
http://www.prestige-spares.com.au/xj...uspension.html
I phoned them and they were really helpful. They said the nolothan dont last and just tear. They recommended standard Jag or they also sell aftermarket rubber ones that are meant to be better than Nolothane.
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01-17-2010, 11:00 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival Kobra,LS7 427
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I bought a rolling Chassis so all the suspension was together when I picked up the kit. The bushes in it are blue and look like Urethane, and just broken up and fallen out.
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01-18-2010, 12:00 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 347 Stroker Morrison Injection. Registered.
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Alffie, were the rubbers well greased?
Regards.
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01-18-2010, 03:25 PM
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Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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Blue ones are definatly urethane, If they where put in dry then they will tear apart very quickly.
I have the same blue ones in mine, I have done 1600kls so far and not a problem in my front end.
Although as others have mentioned, I will be replacing with genuine rubber bushes when time comes to replace them.
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01-18-2010, 06:18 PM
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Location: The Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Absolute Pace
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I have the blue bushes fitted - 8500 Kms no problems.
Sounds like you should get the suspension checked out locally Alffie.
Ben
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01-18-2010, 06:31 PM
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Location: Melbourne Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1991 RMC 1966 427SC replica, 302 Cleveland, Edelbrock manifold with 600 Holley double pumper.
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Alffie,
Rubber Vs Urethane is a personal preference, both have there advantages and disadvantages.
I had the alternative rubber bushes (not OEM) in mine and only lasted two years with only a couple nationals and shelbyfests done. I should have bought OEM rubber bushes for a better comparison. I have now gone to urethane.
Properly installed urethane, greased properly will last as long and as well as rubber. The beauty of urethane is you can pull apart and re grease when you want. I bought a set of mid softness urethane bushes (Black) from prestige spares and have been great. I think Lovells suspension (blue urethane) have a wider range of softness options and might be worth a phone call or look up their website. I have found more positive steering and no noticeable harshness increase in the front end since going urethane.
Good luck.
Cheers Tony
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01-18-2010, 06:37 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCM, 4 wheels, two doors
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I've got new OEM rubbers in mine. Great for the street. Have had no problems in 10,000kms. I can't comment on urethane, never tried them. The advice at the time was to use OEM.
Cheers
Al
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