Wishbone bush

Stag>75 · 27th June 2014, 12:59

Front Suspension>Lower Arm> Bush

If the ZT one is used in a 75 what would happen. Alter camber, is so what direction and by how much?

rich17865 · 27th June 2014, 15:54

It will do nothing

They are the same.

(awaits barrage of abuse)

Use unipart ones.

DMGRS · 27th June 2014, 17:06

I have the lower arm bushes in stock, and they do indeed work for either the 75 or ZT.
You can find them here:
Suspension / Steering Components

Stag>75 · 27th June 2014, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

It will do nothing

They are the same.

(awaits barrage of abuse)

Use unipart ones.

So the different part numbers don't reflect a difference?

rich17865 · 27th June 2014, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stag>75

So the different part numbers don't reflect a difference?

Rimmers are the only people who claim a difference.

What is the difference? Anyone's guess I suppose. Give Rimmers a call in the morning and ask them?

trikey · 27th June 2014, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stag>75

So the different part numbers don't reflect a difference?

You can get varying quality of parts, but they are exactly the same fitment.

Mike Noc · 27th June 2014, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Stag>75

So the different part numbers don't reflect a difference?

Yes there is a difference. Can't remember what it is though - something to do with the compliance of the rubber?

But if I do remember correctly, Terry at TSAutos explained it in a post on the dark side, probably a few years ago now mind.

Whether you will notice a difference is another question.

okenora · 27th June 2014, 21:37

I now want to know too, why different part numbers if they are the same parts? Would have thought the MG one was stiffer if anything.....

edit....Mikes answer seems logical, it is definitely not a quality issue as the genuine parts have separate numbers. Rubber can't be less compliant than the powerflex bushes so I expect you won't actually notice any difference in the car driving.

kbonney88 · 28th June 2014, 03:24

I wouldn't worry about the difference (if there is a difference)??

and as Rich says - go Unipart first.. to me they are the best quality.

mind you, I will try the Powerflex bushes next time I haver to do both sides..

regards,

Kev

Stag>75 · 28th June 2014, 04:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Yes there is a difference. Can't remember what it is though - something to do with the compliance of the rubber?

But if I do remember correctly, Terry at TSAutos explained it in a post on the dark side, probably a few years ago now mind.

That's what triggered my question.

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Stag>75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563 Thanks: 52 Thanked 96 Times in 80 Posts	Wishbone bush Front Suspension>Lower Arm> Bush If the ZT one is used in a 75 what would happen. Alter camber, is so what direction and by how much?

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rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	It will do nothing They are the same. (awaits barrage of abuse) Use unipart ones. Last edited by rich17865; 27th June 2014 at 15:56..

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DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I have the lower arm bushes in stock, and they do indeed work for either the 75 or ZT. You can find them here: Suspension / Steering Components __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

27th June 2014, 21:37	#8
okenora Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn CDT SE + intelligence pack Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 6 Thanked 141 Times in 128 Posts	I now want to know too, why different part numbers if they are the same parts? Would have thought the MG one was stiffer if anything..... edit....Mikes answer seems logical, it is definitely not a quality issue as the genuine parts have separate numbers. Rubber can't be less compliant than the powerflex bushes so I expect you won't actually notice any difference in the car driving. Last edited by okenora; 27th June 2014 at 21:53..

28th June 2014, 03:24	#9
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	I wouldn't worry about the difference (if there is a difference)?? and as Rich says - go Unipart first.. to me they are the best quality. mind you, I will try the Powerflex bushes next time I haver to do both sides.. regards, Kev