dblenk Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Hi got my new standard front shockers took out the lower bush ready to fit the new poly parts the bush in the std was huge o/d compared to the poly bush The std did come with lower bush top rubbers washers and nuts so will fit but not using my new ploy stuff Question who sells std shockers with the correct lower bush obviously the 1969 units i took out are correct any thoughts thanks david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Hi David, there was an issue with a series of std front shock absorbers that were too long, when extended. The PQI team investigated and brought this to the attention of our suppliers. Moss responded in a good manner when this was brought to their attention (although my “wrong shocks” did not come from them). So they would be my source, but if you have original shocks now and compare the length when extended, other suppliers can be used as well. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted August 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 hi waldi, i bought them for my six about ten year ago however never fitted so great thought i would stick them on the 5 rebuild someone did say way back they were wrong and from a reputable supplier so i guess i will ditch them However need to source a std pair to suit the std bush for my poly bits i will ring Moss on Monday as the first port of call david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Let me get this straight. You have a set of new dampers. You have some new lower damper bushes. The new bushes are a different O/D to the ones fitted to the dampers. Why would you need to replace new bushes with new bushes? Surely it is the ID and width of the bush that determines correct (or incorrect) fitment. I think I'm missing something. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 16 hours ago, jerrytr5 said: Let me get this straight. You have a set of new dampers. You have some new lower damper bushes. The new bushes are a different O/D to the ones fitted to the dampers. Why would you need to replace new bushes with new bushes? Surely it is the ID and width of the bush that determines correct (or incorrect) fitment. I think I'm missing something. Jerry jerry i have bought a poly kit to change / use all poly on all bushes shockers are one assembly like you say new rubber bush out poly in however the rubber bush is larger than the std poly bush i bought therefore these replacement shockers are not to std spec i now knnow as i checked against my rusty old ones yes if i fit the new shockers all will be fine but then i have spare poly stuff in a box i will source new shockers sell the others david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 Rule #1: never repair what ain't broken In your case I would do this: in the PU bush you finally have to press a steel bush. You could use a selfmade one with wider outside diameter to compress the PU bush more. Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted August 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Z320 said: Rule #1: never repair what ain't broken In your case I would do this: in the PU bush you finally have to press a steel bush. You could use a selfmade one with wider outside diameter to compress the PU bush more. Ciao, Marco ok cheers Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 I hope you are not angry about my answer, it was serious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 On 8/20/2022 at 5:46 PM, dblenk said: Hi got my new standard front shockers took out the lower bush ready to fit the new poly parts the bush in the std was huge o/d compared to the poly bush The std did come with lower bush top rubbers washers and nuts so will fit but not using my new ploy stuff Question who sells std shockers with the correct lower bush obviously the 1969 units i took out are correct any thoughts thanks david Could you order just the bits to replace the wrong ones in your kit. There is a fairly comprehensive listing of bushes with sizes here https://superpro.com.au/tradeview/index.php?view=universalparts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted August 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 cheers Peter good info that David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenrow Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) RB sells two different poly lower bush sets for the TR 4/5/6, one for standard shocks (119450PBB) and one for oversized (119450OSPBB). Maybe this would fit?? Edited August 29, 2022 by Kenrow added info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted August 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenrow said: RB sells two different lower bush sets for the TR 4/5/6, one for standard shocks (119450PBB) and one for oversized (119450OSPBB). Maybe this would fit?? cheers Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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