Suspension bushings are the link between your vehicle and it’s springs, struts and shock absorbers. Suspension bushings provide the movement and/or mounting points in your vehicle’s suspension system. Hence these suspension components can influence both the ride quality, steering feel, as well as the grip of the tyres, performance of the brakes, and stability of the shock absorbers. Should these suspension components be worn, an unpredictable and more to the point unsafe motor vehicle can be the result.
Unlike rubber, Nolathane polyurethane suspension bushings are not bonded by compression. Nolathane bushings are mechanically fitted with minimal crush of the urethane material, and the centre pin is lubricated so the component freely pivots without restriction. Combined with Nolathane's ability to maintain the bush shape, this free pivoting provides sharper handling response and greatly increased suspension control. Technical developments in suspension design have provided many of today’s vehicles much improved on-road handling. Using Nolathane suspension bushings ensures there is no weakness in the suspension and therefore maintains steering control.
Nolathane complete sway bar link kits are the total solution - they include all required links, bushings and hardware. Original sway bar links in Commodore, Falcon, Patrol, Subaru and Landcruiser are a regular replacement item. On most late model. Subaru’s the OE links are plastic and are prone to flex & cracking in high performance vehicles - Nolathane alloy sway bar link kits permit articulation of the axle whilst providing improved response that you can feel.
The Nolathane alignment correction product category is growing quickly as vehicles are made with less OE adjustment. The opportunity to use these products to tune the vehicle to our roads & your customer’s driving style is great and should be considered an integral part of suspension, tyre (and in some instances) brake services. Nolathane alignment products include:
Nolathane aluminium lowering blocks are the economical and quick way to lower many leaf sprung vehicles. Available in 1.5”, 2” & 2.5” for most applications. Today the lowering block market is not confined to old leaf sprung vehicles. The recent upsurge in utility sales have driven sales growth in lowering blocks. The Fast 4 category of utes such as Hilux, Navarra & Rodeo are being lowered and having bigger wheel & tyre packages installed every day. Additionally, the success of Ford’s Falcon ute and the Holden Crewman & 1 Tonner are a big part of the emerging sports ute category. These vehicles are also being transformed as they are ”dropped” or “decked” to improve handling and looks. Each kit contains: 1 pair of lowering blocks All Nolathane blocks 4 U bolts are extruded aluminium 8 serrated flange nuts for higher quality, ease.