Replacing Suspension Bushes - Orginal vs Urethane

kiwi73 · Post by **kiwi73** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:14 pm

Hi

Has anyone replaced all the suspension bushes on their NA? I'm in the process of changing my shocks and springs (std Kyb and king springs) and sway bushes with urethane, togetehr with 15 inch rims and decent rubber. At this stage I was going to leave the balance of the bushes and see how she drives rather than commit to a full replacement due to $$$. I read somewhere there's over 20 bushes in the front? I would just do the control arms as second port of call after shocks/springs/sway bushes. Cars done 300K so they could all on the way out.

In the event I need to replace the bushes the orginal rubber the way to go or urethane? The car is used on the road mainly weekends. I read somewhere in the forum the urethane bushes can be harsh ride?

Many thanks guys
Paul

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:35 am

i have done all of my bushes in "energy suspension" urethane (same as flyin miata uses)
i couldnt believe the difference in the ride drove like a new car
think i got every bush in the car for under $600
well worth it in my opinion

PLSEME · Post by **PLSEME** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:00 pm

Yea i got mine from the Mount shop in Penrose.
also replaced the shock top hats as well.

Also running KYB & King springs on 15" wheels

Keith Jones · Post by **Keith Jones** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:54 pm

If anyone is thinking of getting Energy Suspension bushings check out
http://949racing.com/energy-suspension- ... miata.aspx

With the current exchange rate they cost me NZ$307 all up and were here in less than a week.

Exocet kit cars · Post by **Exocet kit cars** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:55 am

I just ordered the master kit (includes the differential mounts) - delivered for NZ$350 from 949racing - thanks for the link, I reckon that's a bargain!

mr_pool_pool2000 · Post by **mr_pool_pool2000** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:40 pm

do they have urathane bushings for my nb 98 i cant see them

o there is loads of stuff like lsd upgrades nd all thanks for the sight its mint!!!

aidwano · Post by **aidwano** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:08 pm

Exocet kit cars wrote:I just ordered the master kit (includes the differential mounts) - delivered for NZ$350 from 949racing - thanks for the link, I reckon that's a bargain!

Yep mine arrived a week or so back I'm looking forward to getting them fitted

Keith Jones · Post by **Keith Jones** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:27 am

I think the NB bushes are the same as the NA's, but check with Emilio who runs 949 Racing, emilio700@yahoo.com, he can confirm.

mazline · Post by **mazline** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:02 pm

Yes they are the same,the only difference is how the sway bar links mount on the sway bar,
Thought about dropping complete subframes and suspension onto my own NA.

RMS · Post by **RMS** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:00 pm

I just bought a set of the flyin miata bushings for $390NZ incl shipping

not looking forward to installing them though!

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:09 pm

pm me, I could install for you if you like

cheers