Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
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andyofcolumbusmerkur
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
Ed when I type that into google it is the 5th link. Also if you search poly bushings on this forum people say the Sierra bushings are the same as the XR. While others say bushings for sway bar clamps and lower control arm are different.
German cars do not break all the time.
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my8950
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
Link, it is down a bit...
https://www.google.com/search?q=merkur+ ... e&ie=UTF-8
Copy pasta this entire deal into browser.
https://www.google.com/search?q=merkur+ ... e&ie=UTF-8
Copy pasta this entire deal into browser.
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Jack_James
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
What the heck. It shows up with your link but not when I search it on my own lol.
There are differences between Cosworth and RWD cars with the inner control arm bushings, sway bar through bushing and sway bar bushings due to diameter differences.
I'll see what Superpro says about shipping here and I'll also reach out to Rapido closer to the repair time.
Thanks guys!
There are differences between Cosworth and RWD cars with the inner control arm bushings, sway bar through bushing and sway bar bushings due to diameter differences.
I'll see what Superpro says about shipping here and I'll also reach out to Rapido closer to the repair time.
Thanks guys!
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my8950
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
The Rapido link didn't show up in the search like I thought it would, it was more toward the bottom. Interesting enough, it was below other unrelated crap that didn't apply. If you get a response from the Superpro, I'd be interested to hear what they say...Jack_James wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:42 am What the heck. It shows up with your link but not when I search it on my own lol.
There are differences between Cosworth and RWD cars with the inner control arm bushings, sway bar through bushing and sway bar bushings due to diameter differences.
I'll see what Superpro says about shipping here and I'll also reach out to Rapido closer to the repair time.
Thanks guys!
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Jack_James
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
There's a few suppliers there in the USA so you'd be able to get them fairly quick or at least directly through their authorized dealer. I'd be getting them shipped straight from Australia to avoid tariffs lol. I will definitely keep you posted tho!my8950 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 1:40 pmThe Rapido link didn't show up in the search like I thought it would, it was more toward the bottom. Interesting enough, it was below other unrelated crap that didn't apply. If you get a response from the Superpro, I'd be interested to hear what they say...Jack_James wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:42 am What the heck. It shows up with your link but not when I search it on my own lol.
There are differences between Cosworth and RWD cars with the inner control arm bushings, sway bar through bushing and sway bar bushings due to diameter differences.
I'll see what Superpro says about shipping here and I'll also reach out to Rapido closer to the repair time.
Thanks guys!
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Jack_James
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
Quoted $40 for flat rate shipping from the USA. Not too bad!
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timxr8
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
Careful, I just sent a T5 tail housing to Canada and it got a 100% tariff on it. Guy had to pay an additional $200 USD (value of the tail) to get it.Jack_James wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 11:35 am Quoted $40 for flat rate shipping from the USA. Not too bad!
I just cancelled an order from Germany because nobody would ship it and the only place wanted over $350. Twice the amount I paid for everything.
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2011 Taurus SHO daily driver...not stock.
1988 XR4Ti Duratec project car
2011 Taurus SHO daily driver...not stock.
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Jack_James
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
Yikes. Thanks for the heads up!!!!timxr8 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 29, 2025 9:13 pmCareful, I just sent a T5 tail housing to Canada and it got a 100% tariff on it. Guy had to pay an additional $200 USD (value of the tail) to get it.Jack_James wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 11:35 am Quoted $40 for flat rate shipping from the USA. Not too bad!
I just cancelled an order from Germany because nobody would ship it and the only place wanted over $350. Twice the amount I paid for everything.
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Rapido Group
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
Thank you Ed. We have all the bushings in stock for the XR4Ti and Scorpio. https://rapidogroup.com/shop/suspension
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zxr250cc
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
Hi all,
I used poly bushings on an SVT Focus and used silicone grease in them before install. If or when they make noise I drive the car onto ramps and get under there and spray them with silicone again. I think they last better and are quieter.
Just a thought.
Cheers
I used poly bushings on an SVT Focus and used silicone grease in them before install. If or when they make noise I drive the car onto ramps and get under there and spray them with silicone again. I think they last better and are quieter.
Just a thought.
Cheers
1986 XR4Ti Mineral Blue Metallic
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Rapido Group
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Re: Polyurethane control arm bushings...which one??
We always recommend boat trailer grease for all our bushings because it doesn’t wash out. Have all the bushings for the XR4Ti and Scorpio in stock as well as upgraded sway bars. We have been using the same company for all our bushings since we opened in 1985. Let us know if you have any questions.
https://Rapidogroup.com
https://Rapidogroup.com

