E46 Control arm bushes

[KarshS]

Hi Guys,

As some of you know i have been having issues with these bushes.

I was referred to some guys in Pretoria called Sids Suspension Parts.

I called them now and asked if they could fit the Polyurethane Bushes. I was told they they are crap and they fit and supply Heavy duty bushes for R980.

Did anyone go to these guys before?

I used to go to them like 4 years ago and were quiet good. Just want to know if anyone has fitted them and do they last longer?

 

[P1000]

They are referring to the Meyle HD parts. They are good, much better than poly's, you can't go very wrong with them. I have a pair in my E39.

 

[moranor@axis]

i have poly bushes from polyparts in cpt... they are harsh compared to rubber, but i dont find them too bad and you get a more direct feel...

i have not heard anything bad about Meyle HD i might try them when my bushes go next time and see...

 

[KarshS]

Thanks guys.....Going to fit them next week.

Will let you know how it turned out....

 

[Muney]

Anyone know where to get Meyle parts in Jozi?

 

[P1000]

Anyone know where to get Meyle parts in Jozi?

Imcomex in centurion. They deliver.

 

[moranor@axis]

imcomex

 

[Iceman007]

Meyle I put them in. and much better than the original and they look stronger also. Got them from imcomex

 

[lucian]

Where can you find these in Cape Town?

My LCA bushes are shot, cannot even do a wheel alignment.

Gonna take them off next week and was planning to take them to Polyparts in Brackenfell to fit the poly bushes.
Would like to see if there is another option.

 

[moranor@axis]

imcomex will send some to you...

 

[lucian]

Anybody know what they cost?
I see they have a branch in Wellington also.

 

[Muney]

Thanks guys :=):raise:

 

[BMWE39.crazy]

[Hey buddy

Please call these guys: Teknorot, they in Jhb. They supply all suspension parts at a real good price. The quility is really good.

 

[Iceman007]

imcomex will send some to you...

Its about R890 a set. I bought 2 sets there already for friends cars I had to do and they are all Happy

 

[KarshS]

Hey guys,

I spent most of yesterday sorting out my car. Damn those bushes made a huge difference to the car. Feels much better and more stable.

If you guys are around the Pretoria area I would strongly advise going to these guys. (Syds suspension Parts). Speak to Syd. Very professional with a top class workshop.

They charged me R990 for the heavy duty bush with fitment and wheel alignment.

The Normal price is R1300 but he will give us on this club a discount.

 

[lucian]

Hey guys,

I spent most of yesterday sorting out my car. Damn those bushes made a huge difference to the car. Feels much better and more stable.

If you guys are around the Pretoria area I would strongly advise going to these guys. (Syds suspension Parts). Speak to Syd. Very professional with a top class workshop.

They charged me R990 for the heavy duty bush with fitment and wheel alignment.

The Normal price is R1300 but he will give us on this club a discount.

That's a bargain!
Just wish something similar was available in Cape Town.

 

[lucian]

Ok. Precision Wheel Alignment in Parow quoted R800 (labour only, must supply own bushes, or pay for the ones they get.) to do the job. I Told them I do not want rubber bushes.
Imcomex in Wellington charges R832 ex vat per set for the Meyle bushes.
Polyparts in Brackenfell will fit the bushes (in the arm) for R175 each.

Think I will take off the arms myself and take them to Polyparts. cash is a bit thin.
Now just for the inspiration to tackle the job.

 

[moranor@axis]

R800 to fit bushes is normal...

 

[iifunky]

i paid 1k; my warranty covered 50%. so i was charged 2k.....:argh:

Man, we need a post for approximate prices on repairs.

 

[lucian]

i paid 1k; my warranty covered 50%. so i was charged 2k.....:argh:

Man, we need a post for approximate prices on repairs.

Note that R800 is for labour only.

Best thing is to shop around without prejudice.
Get a quote without telling them you have warranty.