[V8] Powerflex Urethane suspension bushings (toml99 at todomundo.com)

[Mark Hanman]

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> Hey guys, I've got some free time, and am gonna finally get around to  
> replacing the entire suspension on the 5-speed(thanks to the "box of  
> Nick" I've had sitting around for awhile.  I was missing a few  
> suspension bushings, and found a source for Urethane bushings.....I  
> asked about a group buy, with the stipulation that I'm the guinea pig  
> and will make sure everything fits first....This is the only site I  
> found that specifically offered parts for a V8(they have an american  
> office which doesn't stock the parts for the V8).  Someone in the UK  
> is gonna mic the "25mm" sway bar bushings tomorrow to verify that  
> they are actually 26(and they also offer a 28).  Anyone know another  
> source(for pentosin/oil resistant Urethane bushings), chime in/let me  
> know.  If anyone's had experience with these guys, also let's hear  
> it.  Putting Urethane bushings on the Saab years ago, was like owning  
> a new car......and while I'm in there, would love to replace the  
> rubber with Urethane. 
> Unless someone gives me a better option, I'm gonna be the guinea pig  
> and put these in and am willing to deal with a group buy if anyone's  
> interested...Sincerely, Tom

Hi All.I'm going down this route now.The front of my Silver V8 currently has the standard 26mm bar.  But I have a 28mm bar from the 4.2L car I scrapped.The standard audi ARB (sway bar) mounts have gone NLA on 26mm, and 28mm may be going NLA as I type, so PU is one of the only alternatives, over finding old stock.I also have a black 3.6L
PowerflexI contacted them, and they simply said contact one of their distributors.  They don't seem overly forthcoming.I contacted their local distributor, and still await the call back with price and lead time.The V8 is sufficiently rare over here that no one is going to stock the bits, so I suspect they may be a make on demand item.  So the group buy might be good for all.Although, as I'm in the UK, I probably can't benefit from a group buy.  Although, I may be working in a cold, slightly french area to the north this winter!