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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
44EX
Number of bushes:
OEM number: 1K0-407-183-P, 5Q0-407-183
Vehicle Sets
44CB
Number of bushes: 2
OEM number: 1K0-407-182
Vehicle Sets
44FG
Number of bushes:
OEM number: 5Q0-501-541-C / 5Q0-501-541-E
Kits
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 6
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Kit 215
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 1K0-407-182
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 1K0-407-183-P, 5Q0-407-183
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 1K0-411-303-AM
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 1K0-411-303
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Vehicle Sets
OE Reference: 5Q0-501-541-C / 5Q0-501-541-E
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Polybush – Thinsulate Beanie
Polybush – Baseball Cap
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 2
Bushes Per Vehicle Set: 1
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Specifications
Most Audi A3 Mk3 (8V) models between 2013 and 2020 used a simpler torsion-beam rear axle, and that setup has its own wear pattern once the bushes age. If your A3 has picked up a rear knock, feels unsettled over broken surfaces or has flagged a bush advisory at its MOT, the rear axle mounting bushes are the place to look.
The rear beam mounting bushes locate the whole axle, and as the rubber perishes the back of the car can feel loose, tramline over ruts and wear its rear tyres unevenly. At the front, the control arm bushes soften and take the edge off the steering, adding a clonk when you brake or pull away. It all adds up to a tired-feeling hatch.
Our polyurethane bushes for the 8V rear-axle A3 firm up the back end and sharpen the steering, and they resist the salt and oil that break rubber down. It is a cost-effective way to make a daily A3 feel taut again. See the multi-link 8V range, the later A3 8Y rear axle bushes, or the wider Audi selection.
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