Originally Posted By Graham, G4FUJ
Hard chromed Ian - might as well go for max lifespan. If it's good enough for motorcycles / JCBs et al, it should be fine for a little 4/4 smile
The new phosphor bronze bushes (also from Mufab) are a slightly harder grade I'm told. We'll see how things go, but the ride is so much better.
We also fitted (just about) a first gen pair of DaveW gaitors, bought for my +4 but never fitted. Had to cable tie them in place as they were slightly on the short side. Eventually (when/if) I find what I did with my spare corrugated plastic conduit (similar to the type fitted by NewElms) I will replace the gaitors with that smile
Very happy with the 'new' feel to the car thumbs and a very enjoyable drive home down the Fosse Way smile


I was talking through with Peter Mulberry how the latest batch of bushes feel a little different to cut (ream) and he advised me that they are a slightly different compound of Phosphor Bronze, harder material. The idea is although a little tougher to ream the lifespan should be even greater, great care has to be taken in achieving the correct fit between kingpin and bush but as Graham saw it is possible to achieve a fit where the pin will pass through the stub axle by its own weight dry and yet hold in place when oiled.....that's my party piece ;-).

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