Inexspensive Apex poly bushes for S13 and S14 coming soon.

[bren]

We are in the process of testing a load of poly bushes for the S13 and S14. We will be offering:

Power steering rack bushes
Front tc arm bushes
Front lower inner arm bushes
Rear lower inner arm bushes
Rear inner and outer toe arm bushes
Rear inner and outer camber arm bushes
Rear inner and outer traction arm bushes

Theyll be very very well priced :thumbs:

[podge]

Cool :), any rough idea's on price or when they'll be ready?

I've done my arb and TC arm bushes would like to do the rest of the car.

[bren]

We are just trial fitting them now, as soon as we have tried them Ill sort out prices and lead times but theyll be cheap :nod:

[MiNos]

group buy on a complete set:)

[bren]

No probs, lest see how they fit first and go from there. :)

[kev1nc]

I'd love to trial some S14 ones for you bren;)

[bren]

How quickly could you have them fitted?

[Richy_Boy]

Oh for the love of God noooo!! I'm still recovering from the ARB GB :cry: :thumbs:

Rcih

[sirtest2004]

Rough GB price for the whole set bren?

[bren]

Around £119 ;)

[amnesia]

Yes please - my 140,000 mile old bushes are saggier than a very saggy thing

[Chris B]

Around £119 ;)
That's stupidly cheap :eek:

Steering rack bushes normally £39, TC bushes around £50 IIRC, front arm inner bushes normally about £40, that's nearly enough £130 without the rear bushes! :notworthy

[drago]

very intersested. as sum on mine need replaced anyway. :) will all these be diy fir or will any special tools need fitted?

[SL25]

I'd be interested in these if there is a set to replace the ones shown on this thread (http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=226714)!

Could get them fitted in about a weeks time. :nod:

[pete shrimp]

I'd want a load of these too :cool:

[Slarty]

When would we be seeing these for sale Bren? :D

[amnesia]

Any news yet Bren ?


(Where were you hiding at JAE - didn't see you once !)

[bren]

I need to get the S14 trial fitted but cant find anyone whos going to do it straight away. Anyone want a cheap kit who can fit the bushes asap?

I spent all of Friday in the camping section but was over at the SXOC stand for a few hours Sat evening :)

[Actual_Ben_Taylor]

I need to get the S14 trial fitted but cant find anyone whos going to do it straight away. Anyone want a cheap kit who can fit the bushes asap?

I spent all of Friday in the camping section but was over at the SXOC stand for a few hours Sat evening :)

Bren, I've got a pair of R34 GT-T aluminium rear uprights that I was going to fit with poly bushes and stick on my S14 (they need the Z32 lower mounts to work on the S14). You are welcome to borrow them if it helps with the development of the bushes.

I've already removed all bar one of the standard rubber bushes.

[bren]

Cheers but I need S14 hubs to test them all :)

[Scougar]

Can I still use the alloy locking collars with these poly bushes?

Matthew

[bren]

As far as i know :nod: :)

[SWEBB]

bren I was going to get one of these kits of you anyway ready for when i install the rear subframe fitted with the powerflex bushes. so depending on how quick you need them fitting (could take a few days of work to sort next week) I could trial fit them all for you front and rear, pm if interested

[bren]

I need them fitted as soon as possible :nod:

[tallpaul]

I'm off all week, I can fit the rears as soon as they arrive:thumbs: I cant do the fronts though- got rose jointed tension rods and Nismo lower arms.
Is that any good??
P.S. I'm fairly skint too!:wack:

[SWEBB]

I could fit all the lot next week, if this is soon enough PM me a price and i'll pick them all up at weekend:thumbs:

[bren]

£80 :)

[SWEBB]

you have my switch card details, i'll see you at the weekend:thumbs:

[bren]

Cool :cool:

[amnesia]

Any feedback on these yet, Mr Bren ?

[SWEBB]

fitted rear bushes and most of front, just waiting for rain to stop and then will fit passenger side back in, then will take for a test run. all bushes went in no problems with the use of a bench vice, 2 on one of pairs of rear arms were a slight pain due to lips on bushes being slightly thicker, but other than that all went together well.:thumbs:

[dougal200]

id be definatly interested in a pair for my s14.

i want to get a set on asap.

on std susp and i do about 300 miles a week.

if not for a trial ill still want a set.

[bren]

Good to hear SWEBB :)

We will get a load on order :nod:

[amnesia]

Can I baggsy one of the first batch please ?

;)


:thumbs:

[Wolvreen]

Hi Bren,
Are these all the bushes for the front + back?
Im guessing not, if not why were these particular bushes chosen?
Have you thought of offering maybe the whole front set and the whole back set, maybe as 2 different buys?

[SWEBB]

these are the whole of the front and back except

front - Steering rack bushes

Rear - Subframe bushes

:thumbs:

[Slarty]

these are the whole of the front and back except

front - Steering rack bushes

Rear - Subframe bushes

:thumbs:
Are the Power Steering rack bushes different from the Steering rack buses then? :confused:


We are in the process of testing a load of poly bushes for the S13 and S14. We will be offering:

Power steering rack bushes
Front tc arm bushes
Front lower inner arm bushes
Rear lower inner arm bushes
Rear inner and outer toe arm bushes
Rear inner and outer camber arm bushes
Rear inner and outer traction arm bushes

Theyll be very very well priced

[SWEBB]

no they are the same, might need to check with bren to see if he will be offering these seperate, i'd already got some nismo steering rack bushes so maybe he felt there was no need as these are very easy to fit so no point test fitting them.:)

[Wolvreen]

How long did it take you to fit them?
Is it fairly simple?

[SWEBB]

front bushes including arb bushes can be done in a few hours, hardest part is getting tie rod bushes out, lower arm bushes you can just burn out as shells need to stay in.

Rear bush set took a couple of days again hardest part was removing old bushes, it took about 3 hours to remove all arms and stub axle from car, then about 4 hours to remove all old bushes about an hour to fit new ones then a couple of hours to put back on car.

wouod be a lot quicker if there is more than just one person doing the job though:thumbs:

you'll need a socket set and couple of spanners, most are 17 and 19mm and a 36mm to undo drive shaft nuts (best to crack these loose whilst still on wheels) a lump hammer, blow torch, hacksaw, vice or press to put new bushes in.

the bush sets come with good instructions so you should be fine:thumbs:

[bren]

The rack mounts come with S13 and not S14 for some reason :confused:

[pete shrimp]

Will these come as one kit, or be able to be split Bren? I've already got steering rack, tension rod, and rear subframe bushes, but want the rest :)

[Slarty]

Are these available yet Bren?
Got a complete suspension upgrade happening soon and would be cool to do these at the same time :nod: :thumbs:

[ian_t]

also a maybe less power steering, TC and ARBs as already have.

[bren]

Theyre going to be sold as kits to start with.

We have 25x S14 and 10x S13 kits coming :)

[Slarty]

Theyre going to be sold as kits to start with.

We have 25x S14 and 10x S13 kits coming :)
Put me down for one of the S14 kits please Bren :thumbs:

[amnesia]

Put me down for one of the S14 kits please Bren :thumbs:

Me too please :thumbs:

[Jolly F]

Shame these weren't about when i did mine. Its a big job to do them all...

[amnesia]

Any news on these yet dude ?

[bren]

Theyre being made, theyre made to order :)

[Moonhead]

can i have a set for my s13 please- payment now or later?
also thinking about ARB droplinks and bushes front and rear- how much?

[ColinR]

Damit! Don't suppose you've tested a set on an S13 already have you?

I'm changing all my suspension arms ATM, but was gonna leave in the standard bushes, but at these prices might be worth changing!

Col

[marty_t3]

I've got the full front set on mine along with the rear ARB and they're fine :nod: Haven't got the rear arms done yet though (sorry Bren :o )

[Nis]

I just purchased some new Rack mounting bushes, a blue one and a split black one, were these the ones your talking about in this thread? they were around the 24quid mark i reckon for the pair.

If so they are very very good :D

Nis.

[formula]

Registering interest. Can you lmk when these are available please? Specifically the track rod bushes. (S14)

The bushes on mine are starting to go, so I may just replace the lot.

James

[bren]

We arent taking payments until the shipment lands and to start with we will only be selling complete kits, we wont be splitting them at first :no:

[formula]

We arent taking payments until the shipment lands and to start with we will only be selling complete kits, we wont be splitting them at first :no:

*re-reads*

Indeed.. sorry. :)

Are you looking to be shipping them out before the end of October, as that's when my MOT is due? I'd imagine it'll fail with the bushes on there at the moment. If October is out of the question, could you ilet me know and I'll dig some out from somewhere else.

Cheers bren,

James

[bren]

We have Whiteline tc bushes in stock and ready to go at around £37 if youre in a hurry :)

I dont have a defo date for the complete sets as yet :no: Ill try and push the suppliers though :)

[IKRAM]

:) Hi Bren, will these be a DIY fit?

[bren]

Ok, all the kits are ready and theyll be on their way to us in the next few days :)

They can be fitted by anyone whos mechanically competant and has the right tools :nod:

[amnesia]

Ok, all the kits are ready and theyll be on their way to us in the next few days :)

Hurrah :thumbs:


They can be fitted by anyone whos mechanically competant and has the right tools :nod:

Isn't that obvious ? :confused:

It's a bit like saying anyone can run the country if they're totally incompetant and surrounded by tools :)

[Richy_Boy]

I thought you needed a press of some type to push the new items in? Is this not right?

Rich

[bren]

Isn't that obvious ? :confused:

It's a bit like saying anyone can run the country if they're totally incompetant and surrounded by tools :)

Well, yeah, but what else can I say? If you know what youre doing and have the tools then theyre a DIY fit, if you dont have the tools and dont know what youre doing then theyre not.

Not a lot I can add really :no:

[bren]

I thought you needed a press of some type to push the new items in? Is this not right?

Rich

Nope, you dont need a press :no:

[Richy_Boy]

Ahh grand.. it'll be easy then :D :thumbs: If only I had the money. DAMN YOU GEARBOXES!! :cry:

Rich

[bren]

Well, no, I wouldnt call them easy either ;) You dont need a press but you will need a vice :)

[AlexF]

Ooh just saw this! :D

[Pugger]

How much for a set for the s13 bren?¬

[bren]

Im hoping around £120 if we get a decent sized GB going :)

[TheNickos]

can't you freeze them for a slightly easier fitting ?

[Razzario]

Im hoping around £120 if we get a decent sized GB going :)

count me in already :nod:

[bren]

These are due mid next week :nod: :)

[amnesia]

These are due mid next week :nod: :)

That's today :nod:

:wave:

[SM]

Can I reserve a S13 kit, then I can start bushing the S13 parts as I strip them :thumb:

[Steve(S14a)]

Hi Bren,

I currently only have replacement camber arms but was looking at buying tie rods, lower ball joints (NISMO) and tc arms to go with them. However, I know that I would still need some bushes for the rear that the camber arms have not replaced but that the Whiteline camber correction kit does (if you buy 1 kit per side which I was going to do).

My question is, how does your bush kit fit in with this? Does it make changing all these arms pointless? If you do change the arms, is there any reason to purchase this kit? Will it replace the bushes that the whiteline camber correction kit replaces?

Sorry for all the questions! :)

[bren]

We are taking orders for the kits now at £129. There is limited supply so be quick :)

Steev,

I dont believe Nismo sell ball joints, just complete arms with the joints prefitted and Nismo uprated bushes. We have them in stock at £195 the pair front and £195 the pair rear. If you go for these arms then you dont need uprated aftermarcket bushes for them as theyre prefitted with nismo items.

The front rose jointed tc arms also negate the need for replacement bushes and the rear toe, camber and traction rose jointed arms all have a rose joint at one end so you only need one replacement bush per arm rather than two.

Buying the arms sorts a number of bushes in one hit but there are still lots left that need addressing. I wouldnt buy a complete kit though, if you bear with me a few days then Ill see what prices the individual bushes come out at.

[formula]

We are taking orders for the kits now at £129. There is limited supply so be quick :)


:0 I paid £130 yesterday! I'm calling watchdog!

BTW, do you have S14 brembo plain or ten groove discs in stock that I could tag on to the end of my order?

Cheers,

James

[StuyMac]

Just ordered a set for an S13 :D

[bren]

We will credit your account with a quid ;)

Front or rear discs?

[bren]

Ive just been onto the freight company. The delivery should be landing with our local office today to be with us tommorrow but the truck broke down in transit. Our local office are seeing where the trucks at now but as it stands theyre still hoping to recieve the delivery today :)

[formula]

We will credit your account with a quid ;)

Front or rear discs?

Front.. (and I started another thread asking where your own brand plain disks have gone :))

I wouldn't worry about the pound.. It'll cost you more than that in charges :)

James

[bren]

We have just stuck a credit on your account :)

We have plain and 10 groove in stock at £149 and £169.

[amnesia]

Any pics of what bits you get ?

(the bushes I am talking about here...)

;)

[bren]

No, the test kits went out before i got pics :rolleyes: Ill get some pics when the new ones arrive :)

[amnesia]

Ta :thumbs:

[Moonhead]

How do i order? also can you do me a deal with the ARB bushes and drop links too? :thumbs:

[bren]

Just give us a ring on 01274 683633.

This kit is very cheap, its a cracking deal as it is and include the ARB mounts and drop link bushes anyhoos :)

[bren]

Ive just had the freight company on the phone. Due to BA being short staffed our freight guys are only allowed to send two or three pick ups a day rather than the usual 5 so they have a backlog or freight to collect.

The managers of all the freight companies that use BA are in talks with BAs MD blah blah blah etc etc etc

The bottom line is that the parts will be with us tommorrow not today :)

[Datsun-Des]

If I've already got your suspension alignment pack which bushes would I need?:confused: I was thinking of doing rear subframe and uprated ARB's as well.

[kieran]

ok i am being very publicly stupid now but its dawned on me what a plank i may have been.......:eek:

earlier this year i brought a bush set from you bren, along with your complete rear arm set up, the bushes went it but only if i filled them dowen slightly:wack: at the time i had already burnt the old ones out so thought this would be ok, on the rear hub there appeared to be a metal insert or collar left behind that looked pressed into the holes where the bush sits, and the bush was the same diameter as this collar, should i have just pressed the bush in this collar? or are mine different to the s14 rear hub bushes?

if ive been silly i may need a price on a new set for the rear:wack:

forgive me for being a numb nut:annoyed:

[bren]

The bushes are here, pics to follow shortly Im just editing them now :)

[bren]

Some pics:

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38072&stc=1&d=1159529853

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38073&stc=1&d=1159529874

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38074&stc=1&d=1159529895

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38077&stc=1&d=1159530009

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38076&stc=1&d=1159529964

[bren]

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38078&stc=1&d=1159530088

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38079&stc=1&d=1159530100

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38080&stc=1&d=1159530125

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=38081&stc=1&d=1159530177

[amnesia]

Can we presume these are going to come with a 'what goes where' diagram ?

please ;)