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We’ve selected the material that offers the best balance of performance and comfort for your vehicle’s needs.
Our Comfort grade bushes are designed to enhance ride quality and minimise road noise, making them ideal for everyday driving. They are softer, providing maximum suspension articulation and a cushioned feel that absorbs bumps and vibrations effectively. This softer composition ensures a smoother, quieter driving experience, especially in Classic cars or Land Rovers. Comfort bushes maintain a balance between originality and ease of driving, catering to those who value a relaxed Factory-Fresh drive.
The Dynamic grade bushes offer a middle ground between Comfort and Performance. They are slightly firmer than the Comfort bushes, which improves handling and cornering response without sacrificing too much ride comfort. These bushes are ideal for drivers who enjoy a more engaging driving experience while still needing a level of comfort for daily use, whilst also being suitable for spirited driving & light track use.
Performance grade bushes are the stiffest of the three, designed for enthusiasts who demand the utmost in handling and control. They offer minimal deflection, enhancing vehicle response and stability during aggressive driving. These bushes are perfect for high-performance or track vehicles where precision and handling are critical. While they might sacrifice some ride comfort, they deliver superior driving dynamics and control, ideal for those who push their vehicle to its limits – Including Towing!
These rods are produced in 90 Shore A which allows them to be machined on a lathe.
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Vehicle Sets
44E
Number of bushes: 2
OEM number: 823-407-181, 861-407-151-A
Vehicle Sets
44F
Number of bushes: 2
OEM number: 861-407-183
Vehicle Sets
44AF
Number of bushes: 2
OEM number: 867-411-313
Vehicle Sets
44BG
Number of bushes: 2
OEM number: 861-511-271
Kits
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 8
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Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 823-407-181, 861-407-151-A
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 861-407-183
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 867-411-313
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 861-511-271
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Polybush – Thinsulate Beanie
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
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If the front end of your Audi 50 has developed a knock over bumps or the steering has lost its precision, the rubber suspension bushes are the usual culprit. Built between 1974 and 1978, this compact saloon shares much of its underpinnings with the first Volkswagen Polo, and after five decades the original bushes will have hardened, cracked or collapsed entirely.
The most common wear points are the front wishbone and lower arm bushes, which take the brunt of every pothole and steering input. As they perish you tend to notice vague, wandering steering, uneven tyre wear and clonking noises when pulling away or braking. Anti-roll bar bushes and mounts are the next to go, letting the front end feel loose through corners.
Our polyurethane suspension bushes for the Audi 50 are made to restore tight, predictable handling without the harshness some owners fear. They resist oil, road salt and perishing far better than rubber, so a rebuild lasts. If you are working through a wider restoration, browse the full Audi bush range, the closely related VW Polo Mk1 bushes, or the later Audi A1 supermini range for a modern equivalent.
