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GSEN820
10-28-2011, 02:29 PM
I am going to be doing FCAB and RTAB

The RTAB are going to be UUC, the question I have is with the FCAB.

I am debating if there is a real big difference between Heavy Duty or the Polyurethane.

I have stock on my car which are "NO BUENO" but wondering what the difference will be from those who have had them on their car.

I will add that I wont be Auto X-ing my car,as it is my DD. I do spirited driving every so often but nothing major.
danewilson77
10-28-2011, 02:40 PM
I'm gonna move to maintenance....

I noticed a huge difference in road comfort between the Meyle HD and the UUC urethane bushings.
echo46
10-28-2011, 03:07 PM
I went went with the Heavy Duty and like them a lot. I heard mixed things about the polys. Some think it yields too harsh a ride. Don't know for sure as I never used them but the HDs are good.
kayger12
10-28-2011, 03:09 PM
Love the Meyle HDs.

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Gordo_GT
10-28-2011, 03:19 PM
I went with OEM front bushings due to the car being my DD. The vehicle already feels every imperfection on the road and adding anything other than OEM would make the ride stiffer/harsher. It just depends on what end result you are after.
danewilson77
10-28-2011, 03:30 PM
I went with OEM front bushings due to the car being my DD. The vehicle already feels every imperfection on the road and adding anything other than OEM would make the ride stiffer/harsher. It just depends on what end result you are after.

So you went with Lemfedor?
GSEN820
10-28-2011, 04:31 PM
Sorry should have specified a little more.

I am lowered on H&R race kit. I am looking to upgrade for comfort. The suspensiom works great, really looking to stop the clanking noise from bushing being tore up. I have not ridden on polyurethane so I thought I would ask those who might have some knowledge.
danewilson77
10-28-2011, 04:39 PM
Yeah...the Meyle's will treat you fight.

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Gordo_GT
10-28-2011, 04:56 PM
So you went with Lemfedor?

Idk what brand they are. I just know the shop I went to got the bushings from the dealer.
danewilson77
10-28-2011, 06:40 PM
Idk what brand they are. I just know the shop I went to got the bushings from the dealer.

Ok.

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GSEN820
10-28-2011, 07:36 PM
Meyle HD I take it cant go wrong
kayger12
10-29-2011, 04:51 AM
Meyle HD I take it cant go wrong

Correct.

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danewilson77
10-29-2011, 04:54 AM
I've only seen one bad review on the HD's.

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kayger12
10-29-2011, 05:04 AM
I've only seen one bad review on the HD's.

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What didn't they like?

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danewilson77
10-29-2011, 06:31 AM
What didn't they like?

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They said pre-mature failure. I believe that can happen with anything...as a fluke though.
kayger12
10-29-2011, 06:38 AM
They said pre-mature failure. I believe that can happen with anything...as a fluke though.

Yeah, sometimes poor installation as well.

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danewilson77
10-29-2011, 07:24 AM
Yeah, sometimes poor installation as well.

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+1

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GSEN820
10-31-2011, 11:25 AM
Does anyone know where to get FCAB tool to make the job easier.

I found a couple but $100 is a lot for a one time job for me.
danewilson77
10-31-2011, 12:25 PM
Does anyone know where to get FCAB tool to make the job easier.

I found a couple but $100 is a lot for a one time job for me.

The fcab tool for me is:

1. Twist cab until bushings breaks. Remove.

2. Use Drexel to make one cot in remaining material. Remove.

*do not nick control arm.

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jreyes19
10-31-2011, 12:39 PM
Meyle HD, I have been more than happy with them

FCAB wasnt too hard to take off, used a hammer and patience
RTAB were worse, went at it with a large drill bit, then a hammer, it took a little bit but they come out (I being economically conscious decided to remake the RTAB tool from wood, :( failed miserably wood didnt hold up)

another option is buy the $100 tool or rent them, from e46fan, or any other forum or site
GSEN820
10-31-2011, 12:59 PM
^^ thanks I was thinking of doing it this way. The rear seem to be the biggest pain.

I found someone to take car of all this for me. He has the time and tools.
spig
11-01-2011, 08:15 AM
I had Meyle HD for FCAB and RTAB, with limiters. I really recommend this setup. Firm without being harsh.

I replaced the control arm at the same time as the FCAB. I rented a tool for the RTAB. Took me a little time to line the new bushing up and make sure it is well oiled, but it worked. Doing it without a tool would be a nightmare.
az3579
11-05-2011, 04:45 AM
Here's a +1 for the Meyle HDs.

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GSEN820
11-05-2011, 07:30 AM
^^^ that's what I went with