panhard aftermarket bushes, anygood???

muskie · Post by **muskie** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:14 pm

just some feedback if they are any good or not. and if they are where to get.

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:06 pm

I don't like them, been through 3 sets in 5000km, both Noltech and Nolathane, would stick with factroy rubber ones if you can get them at a reasonable price.

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:41 pm

great nice to know , i may have to replace mine at some stage

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:50 pm

Genuine Nissan only. Anything else isn't even worth thinking about.

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:25 pm

Hi all,dumb question,but order bushes from overseas or local genuine nissan supplier.Get the shakes from time to time around the 80km per hour mark from a cold start.Pull over stop,go again and the shakes are gone.Is this what the panhard bushes do when flogged out?Nice meeting you at the gundog trials Mitch.What sort of money are a set of rubber bushes normally worth?
Cheerz

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:58 pm

Yip, worn panhard bushes can cause this, also sheck the panhard mounting nuts are tight, and front radius arm nuts where it mounts to the chassis are tight

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:29 pm

Rang nissan today.They only sell complete panhard rods $350+gst.May as well get an adjustable panhard, pay the extra and future proof for a lift bigger tyres etc.Rest of front suspension rubber bushes $450+.Rear suspension bushes $425.12 rubber body mounts $856+.Any other options for the front panhard bushes?
Cheerz

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:19 pm

I was told the same by the local dealer, try here
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Panhard-Rod-bush ... dZViewItem
Freight is a killer, but if you get a few people buying them it'll be cheaper, or if you know someone heading over on holiday, get some brought back.

mudhaw · Post by **mudhaw** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:48 am

There is a place in auckland called the mount shop,They sell genuine nissan bushes at half the price. Im sure they can frieght any where in the country.
I know they definatly Sell panhard, front controll and rear controll arm bushes.
Adjustable panhard rods, Im pritty sure the tough dog ones come with genuine bushes and are heaps cheaper than buying of repco etc. Last time I priced one it was about $350. You can get these from Delta 4x4 in Blenheim

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:55 am

mudhaw wrote:Adjustable panhard rods, Im pritty sure the tough dog ones come with genuine bushes and are heaps cheaper than buying of repco etc. Last time I priced one it was about $350. You can get these from Delta 4x4 in Blenheim

Adjustables will need to be certified too, so add another $350 odd on top if you werent already planning to have it done.
If they are that price from Eddie in Blenheim, you can almost guarantee you'll get them cheaper elsewhere.

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:16 pm

Hi mudhaw.Have you got an address or web/email contact for that mount shop in Akld?Are these bushes easy enoungh to remove and instal?Was thinking of punching out old bushes,emery the ferrous surfaces graphite grease and a bench vice.Or is it better to let the pros do this?
Cheerz men.

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:36 am

Part numbers of Panhard Rod bushes from Nissan.....
Top (small hole) 55135-01J01
Bottom (big hole)55135-01J10

I've used Tough Dog adj panhard rods so they already have the genuine bushes in them.

Getting bushes and body mounts from AU is far cheaper...a little over half price, plus freight.

mudhaw · Post by **mudhaw** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:29 pm

I'll try and remember to get the phone number for the mount shop from work tomorow.
As for replacing the controll arm bushes, they can be stubborn to get out.
If you can get a big enough gap in the rubber to get a hack saw blade in, cut the outter shell and it should pretty much fall out. We use a 3 phase hydrolic press. They will press in a lot easyer than the come out, If you dont have a press get the old bushes out find some one with a press, they press in real easy and it should be very cheep. Getting them out is the hard part.
Pan hard rod bushes should press in and out with a good vice, but can be fiddley

I hope this helps

Dion

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:17 am

Found The Mountshop.Ask for Graeme.2 outlets,1 in West Akl,1 in Penrose.Does not instal.Parts only.Took CC details over phone.Graeme`s Ph # 09 836-2304
Said he can access most other genuine Nissan rubber suspension replacement parts.
Price for panhard bushes Top & bottom:$42 + gst per set + courier fee
Thanx for all your help men.Will let you know if I have any issues with these parts.Merry Christmas.

spanky · Post by **spanky** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:10 pm

replacement bushes part #n81430 lovells brand from aussie is what i put in customers whales have had a good run from them, 33.85 plus gst from p+h suspension city in hamilton 07 847 7508.
vaughan