Control arm bushes

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PboroRyan

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Hi all,
I need both front control arm bushes replacing on the zed. Which would be better - rubber ones from a reputable brand or cheap polybushes? Is this the sort of thing where it pays to go with a reputable brand or is it just a bit of rubber and any form of polybush upgrade would be an improvement?

Cheap polybushes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-UPRATED-Front-Wishbone-Rear-Bushes-Mounts-Control-Arm-Bush-31126783376/261376382552?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D39828%26meid%3D68dade9b95344a2b8cd4fd3462bf40ea%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D151016857770

Reputable brand rubber bushes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-BMW-E46-Z4-FRONT-LOWER-WISHBONE-CONTROL-ARM-REAR-BUSH-BUSHES-SPORT-LEMFORDER-/151016857770?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CModel%3AZ4&hash=item23294e60aa:g:BL0AAMXQ01tRXele
 
I'd say no to both. I've got powerflex polly bushes and they come in at about £50. You need to pry out the old bush from the carriers but it's not too hard. Just need a big vice a dremel and some elbow grease.

When I first picked up my car these bushes were shot. Didn't plan on modifying my car when I first bought it so I went OEM, like the ones in your second link. They lasted less than a year. I've since replaced with powerflex and they're much better (if not a little firm).
 
Roundozo said:
I'd say no to both. I've got powerflex polly bushes and they come in at about £50. You need to pry out the old bush from the carriers but it's not too hard. Just need a big vice a dremel and some elbow grease.

When I first picked up my car these bushes were shot. Didn't plan on modifying my car when I first bought it so I went OEM, like the ones in your second link. They lasted less than a year. I've since replaced with powerflex and they're much better (if not a little firm).
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Could you direct me to somewhere I could buy just the bushes as opposed to the complete carrier? I can't seem to find anything :)
 
I bought them from a member on here. He works for a company that supply them (I think). I'll see if I can find his name. .......
 
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