A7 OOH Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I have ordered from Caterham and received (8) Y16 bushes to replace the above and find that on stripping down the units Y9 bushes are fitted.I went for the Y16 because these are stated as being specific to the live axle cars.The Y16 are a shorter bush than the Y9.What should I do???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A7 OOH Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 All sorted by Tony Mills at Caterham Cars. Replacement bushes (Y9) on the way.Great service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Y16 is the A frame bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A7 OOH Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Thanks elie boone - noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamscotticus Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Are the suspension bushes, (Y-*), sourced from use on another make? Leyland? Ford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just google Y9 or Y16 and you have plenty of sources, just beware as i bought once a pair of Y16 plastic orange bushes from e-bay and they didn't last 1 track day, i had some made in teflon and will see how they get on but i expect they last a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A7 OOH Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just fitted the Lower Wishbone and ARB Y9 bushes (Caterham supplied), not a difficult task apart from getting the lower wishbone out of its rather tight enclosure and even more difficult task of getting it back in with the new bushes fitted.I agree with Elie beware of where you buy your bushes- the Caterham supplied units are not expensive anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamscotticus Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Im no smart guy expert but I do remember that as these are bronze welded chassis (ARCH anyways),That too stiff a bushing material will transfer too much stress to the chassis. the softer rubber bushes are recommended., although replaced more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I've never got poly bushes as they become more of a bearing and very rigid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 The poly bush comment was only about the A frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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