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Replace RE superflex joints or replace RE control arms
The superflex joints in my rear lower RE control arms are pretty flogged out and are getting pretty sloppy - certainly beyond a pump of greese or a quick tighten up.
The arms have been in my Jeep for almost 12 years and have done some hard yards so I can't really complain but before I spend some money on replacing the joints, I wanted to reach out and see what arms peoples are favouring these days.
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22-04-2019
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Hmmm I wa just about to ask same question on here.... goes to show how forums are dying now and fecesbook taking over I guess
What did you end up using ?
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22-04-2019
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It's actually still sitting in my garage without the bushes replaced.
Double Black Offroad reckon that they can only supply polyurethane bushes for the rubber ends which I got but will refuse to put in as they are absolutely rock hard - they'd be great in a street car but terrible for the sort of driving that I use the TJ for.
I got a quote for 2 x refurb kits for the superflex joints from Northridge but by the time you factor in postage the joints were going to be over $150 each.
At this stage I've been hunting around to see if someone does custom arms that I could get genuine Patrol bushes in both ends as I reckon that will end up a similar price this time round and cheaper every other time they need replacing.
Let me know if you find any other options out there. My TJ won't pass rego with the amount of play in the bushes so I need it sorted before August.
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23-04-2019
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I tried those hard poly bushes...they must be made from shore 90 poly or harder, ended up taking them out they felt (to me) like a solid joint and definitely reduced flex..
I was thinking patrol bushes, cut the RE poly off and replace it with patrol but can’t find the sleeve for the bush...
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23-04-2019
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Just use Patrol rear uppers as lowers.
Same lenght as stock.
Space out with a washer either side.
Had them in my TJ for 5 years.
I just pick up second hand arms when the are up for $50 a pair
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nitrobrent
Just use Patrol rear uppers as lowers.
Same lenght as stock.
Space out with a washer either side.
Had them in my TJ for 5 years.
I just pick up second hand arms when the are up for $50 a pair
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Good idea.. going on a search tomorrow... thanks for sharing 
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Great tip on the Patrol arms - wonder if something like this would work: https://www.superiorengineering.com....l4.2ltTD2000on
Like I said earlier, it would work out about the same price this time at $350 and then going forward you're only ever up for the cost of a standard partol rubber busing.
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