Best bush manufacturer?

SS2115 · Post by **SS2115** » 28 Dec 2015, 16:19

Hi.
I'm looking online for suppliers of rear suspension bushes and sub-frame bushes and there are a small number of alternative suppliers to volvo OEM.
Can anyone recommend (or steer me away) from the following -
Transgold.
Firstline (seem to make almost every bush for the 850 including engine mounts, shock mounts and all suspension bushes).
Scan-Tech.
Powerflex (but they only appear to provide control arm bushes and shock bushes)

Also - does anyone have good or bad experiences with these sub-frame/body mount inserts that push in to reinforce the standard bushes? I've seen a youTube of them and they are for sale on ebay. But are they worthwhile or crap?

Post by **tryingbe** » 28 Dec 2015, 16:48

Volvo or OE makers that made the Volvo parts. Hutchinson and Lemforder makes most of the bushings, control arms, mounts, etc.

Any cheap cost alternative are made from inferior rubber, which will not last long. In short, you do get what you paid for.

Uro, scan tech, etc.... are cheap part that last maybe 3 months to a year.

Post by **misha** » 28 Dec 2015, 17:05

Stay away from ScanTech,Firstline or Transgold.
Powerflex is a good UK brand and they make performance bushes.They usually make poly bushes.
Lemforder,Meyle & Meyle HD,Delphi(ac delco),Febi Bilstein are excellent brands and have excellent quality.