Rear Watts Bushes
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DIFFLOCK66
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Depends on which bushes in the system you're replacing. I'd say go for Land Rover every time. I replaced the two "bushes" behind the diff, above and below the centre bearing. I say "bushes" because they're actually a ball joint with rubber covers and can move any which way to a certain degree, hence the 40-odd quid each price tag.
I'm not sure about the outer bushes, mine are ok, so not had to replace them yet.
I'm not sure about the outer bushes, mine are ok, so not had to replace them yet.
jamesmartin
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buy oe or genuine
I did mine the other week not a hard job just spanners, make sure that you support the body as you take linkage out as it will sway left too right, I ended up buying a second hand complete linkage from black country 4x4 for £30 couple hrs too fit unless the monkey that fitted the LPG tanks on mine made it a pig too get centre bolt out as no clearence
I noticed the other week that Paddock are doing all 5 bushes as poly bushes for £104.
Can't speak for the quality, but tempted to try them out as money is even tighter than usual at this time and it's a job that needs getting done.
I have yet to have anything bad from Paddock and the fact that they are selling genuine Serck intercoolers for £200 less than anyone else makes me think that these could well be decent items.
Can't speak for the quality, but tempted to try them out as money is even tighter than usual at this time and it's a job that needs getting done.
I have yet to have anything bad from Paddock and the fact that they are selling genuine Serck intercoolers for £200 less than anyone else makes me think that these could well be decent items.
jamesmartin
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it would be interesting to see how the poly bush work
Headtester
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Have a look at this Fred - I used OEM parts and have had no problems despite lots of heavy towing.
james1992
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I bought them they are made by flo flex they are okay but are tight fit. Cant really comment on quality yet as only had them fitted about 2 month
