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We’ve selected the material that offers the best balance of performance and comfort for your vehicle’s needs.

Comfort (Blue 65A):

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.

Dynamic (Orange 75A):

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 (RED 85A):

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!

Machinable Material:

These rods are produced in 90 Shore A which allows them to be machined on a lathe.

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Austin Healey 3000 Mk3 (Phase1) (BJ8) 02/1964-05/1964 Suspension Bushes

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Austin Healey 3000 Mk3 (Phase1) (BJ8) 02/1964-05/1964 suspension bush diagram

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Austin Healey 3000 Mk3 Phase 1 suspension bushes cover a car built for roughly three months, from February to May 1964, which makes the BJ8 Phase 1 the scarcest variant in the range. It brought the walnut dashboard and the most powerful version of the C series six, but underneath it still used the rear chassis arrangement Healey had been running since the Mk1.

That is the critical point when ordering. The Phase 1 takes the standard front and rear suspension kit, not the Phase 2 kit, because it has no rear radius arms. If you order Phase 2 parts for a Phase 1 car you will be holding a radius arm bush with nothing to put it in. Check the chassis and the build date, not just the BJ8 badge. Otherwise the pattern is the familiar one: lower wishbone bushes, front control arm and upper trunnion bushes doing double duty as the top link, an engine mount under the six, and leaf springs located by the spring front and shackle bushes.

Compare the Mk3 Phase 2, the Mk2A, or the Austin Healey range.

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