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URGENTLY NEEDED: smooth torsion bar bushing
chris1 - September 25th, 2009 at 03:51 PM

I URGENTLY need a smooth bushing for my buggy torsion bars... the cover on the end of the torsion bar has the "knobbly" bits on it, but the internal bushing surface doesn't. I've got some nolathane knobbly ones for the outside, but can't find smooth ones...I've tried a few places, and been told you can't get them :(

I urgently need one for each side (supposed to be racing next weekend).... if someone has either new ones, or some decent second hand ones that will get me by for the moment, please let me know ASAP. Will pay for express postage too.

Thanks,

Chris

grumble - September 25th, 2009 at 07:55 PM

I should have the round bushes in stock,I will check tomorrow,if I haven't I will check my supplier and let you know. Cheers Les I assume you are running beetle suspension.

vw54 - September 26th, 2009 at 06:56 AM

try Vintage 02-9789-1777

grumble - September 26th, 2009 at 06:06 PM

Yes I do have a pair if you want them PM your details and we can organise to get them on express post early next week. Cheers Les

chris1 - September 27th, 2009 at 09:26 AM

thanks for the replies.... spoke to vintage yesterday, and they are supposed to be sending me some tomorrow :)

grumble - September 27th, 2009 at 07:55 PM

Why bother posting a request on Aussieveedubbers why not just call vintage in the first place as this seems to be the general consensus.A lotrof us on the forum go out of our way to try to help the members only to then be told vintage are supplying them.i find his offensive because why ask for help if the obvious is going to happen, why should we try to help.I have spoken to another supplier who has had the same experience and consequently will not support various VW events. Les

chris1 - September 28th, 2009 at 01:47 AM

Hi Les,

my apologies if I have offended you by my actions, this was not my intention (far from it). Had I known about Vintage, I would have tried them prior to posting. I only knew of 3 suppliers, none of whom had the parts (and could not get them). Wherever possible, I support those members of the forums, before going to businesses, and I am a member of other forums, and actively try to help other members myself. I understand your frustration, as I have had the same things happen to me. However, in this particular circumstance, I did not have the luxury of time, so ordered the parts as soon as I could. Again, apologies,

Chris

grumble - September 28th, 2009 at 08:30 PM

Accepted Chris,I was a little peeved as I specially went in to my workshop to check on Sunday morning, lately a few people have not even replied to the post but are still asking for the item without even replying to the post.Best of luck with the racing,if I can helpin the future let me know.Cheers les