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#1. Is it possible to replace lower shock bushes. If so where do I buy them and how do you insert? As you can see I flog out bushes on my L series from my rough track.

#2. I bought a pair of second hand shocks and as hard as I tried am unable to raise the adjustable setting to its highest position. I did find that this second pair of shocks seem to be 20mm shorter than others I have messed with so they tend to top out when going over bumps on their lowest setting. I have thought about getting someone to weld another top bracket on but at this stage replacing the bush in the flogged out one seems to be an easier option.


I guess the third option would be to get hold of some extended shocks I saw when I initially googled and found this forum. They had what appeared to be an extra 4" on the bottom support.

I found a great site for anyone interested to search out Bushes and whatnot. I'm not big on neoprene as it doesn't wear as good as old fashion rubber. I found it tends to crack in some applications such as on a Falcon's radius rod bushes I replaced years ago before I came to my senses and got into Subarus.
I rang this company twice and on both occasions they were incredibly friendly and helpful. I was informed if I bought bushes longer than I needed I can easily cut them down to size unlike rubber.
http://www.nolathane.com.au/catsize_bush.php

To use this easy to use selection of bushes. Tick the box>scroll to bottom to Search> Select Parameter > Select a Target size.