Bringing back an old thread:
I am comparing the resources for OEM/Genuine RUBBER suspension bushings for D1 and this is what I have found so far.
Rovers North
Rear Genuine Bushings Kit with Hardware. RNK5915 $199.45
Front Genuine Bushings Kit with Hardware. RNK5918 $146.95
Total for Front & Rear Bushings with Hardware = $346.40
Proline Orange Poly Bushings Kit for Front and Rear NO Hardware PBS1115 $139.95 <--- NO!!!
British Pacific
Panhard Rod Bushing ANR3410 $6 each x2 = $12
Radius Arm to Axle NCT6860 $8.75 each x 4 = $35
Radius Arm to Frame NRC4514 $4.25 each x 4 = $17
Trailing Arm Bushing NCT9027/STC618 set of 2 = $31.50
Shock Bushings Front 552818 $1.25 each x 8 = $10
Shock Bushings Rear NRC5593 $3.50 x 4 = $14
Total for Front and Rear Bushings NO Hardware = $119.50
DAP
Suspension Bushings Kit with NO Hardware. PK090 $99.95
Suspension Bushings Kit with Hardware PK091 $169.95
Kit includes Front and Rear Bushings: Panhard Rod Bushing, Top Link A-arm Bushing, Radius Arm to Axle Bushings, Radius Arm to Chassis Bushings
Would still need to order shock bushings to make complete set $24 from British Pacific or 22.50 from AB.
Total for Front and Rear Bushings NO Hardware = $123.95
Poly Bushings Kit BLUE with NO Hardware RRA027A $145 <--- NO!!!
Atlantic British
Suspension Bushings Kit with NO Hardware 9721 $149.95
Kit includes Radius Arm Bushings, Bottom Link Bushings, Top Link Bushings, Pan Hard Rod Bushings, Pan Hard rod bolt and nut, A-frame bushings
Shock Bushings Front 552818 $2.19 each x 8 = $17.52
Shock Bushings Rear 552819 $2.49 each x 2 = $4.98
Total Front and Rear Bushings NO Hardware = $172.45
Poly Bushings Kit BLUE for Soft Ride Front and Rear NO Hardware 9783= $269.95 <--- NO!!!
Poly Bushings Kit RED for Firm Ride Front and Rear NO Hardware 9780= $269.95 <--- NO!!!
I would anticipate replacing with Grade-8 hardware to be approx $15-$25 for those kits that do not include hardware. I am pretty sure of my info, but please correct me if I have forgotten any bushings.
Based on previous information and posts it seems that the Poly Bushings Kits are junk and have received bad reviews from dweb members. Any comments on which kit is better? Seems that it's pretty much a toss up for DAP, BP or AB. (BP will be more for shipping to the East Coast, where DAP and AB should be less for shipping). Not sure if the AB set is worth the extra $50.
Is this a job that a weekend wrencher shady-tree mechanic like myself can do? I do not have a press or torch to burn bushings out. Or is this a job for a shop that has the proper/right tools? Any idea on what a shop would charge for this if I brought them the bushings?
Thanks!