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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 Mk1 (BT7,BN7) 1959-1961 Suspension Bushes

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Austin Healey 3000 Mk1 (BT7,BN7) 1959-1961 suspension bush diagram

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Austin Healey 3000 suspension bushes start here, with the Mk1 BT7 and BN7 built from 1959 to 1961. This is the car that gave the model its name and its reputation: a bigger 2912cc six, and front disc brakes as standard for the first time on a Healey. Those discs matter to this page, because stopping harder puts more load through the front suspension than any earlier car in the range generated.

Braking load goes straight into the lower wishbone bushes and the front control arm and upper trunnion bushes. When they have perished, a 3000 pulls under braking and the steering goes light exactly when you want it to be precise. The engine mount bush carries the six, and the rear spring front and shackle bushes locate a live axle on leaf springs that are themselves usually tired. Four anti roll bar bush diameters are listed, from 9/16 up to 7/8 inch, so measure rather than assume.

If yours is a later car, check the mark carefully. See the Mk2, the Mk2A, or the Austin Healey range.

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