PFR12-517 POWERFLEX ROAD SERIES Rear Upper Wishbone Outer Bushes

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Brand: POWERFLEX

Fitting Information:

Manufacturer Part Number: PFR12-517

Product Type: UPRATED SUSPENSION BUSHES & MOUNTS

Product Fitments: • Citroen C5 III (2008-) • Citroen C6 (2005-2012) • Peugeot 407 (2004-2010) • Peugeot 508 (2011-) • Peugeot 508 HYBRID4 4X4 RXH (2011-)

Product Colour: BLACK 95

Product Range: ROAD SERIES

Product Description: Rear Upper Wishbone Outer Bush

Quantity Required: 2

Quantity Supplied in Box: 2

Diagram Reference Number: 17

Reference OE/OEM Number: 5131 C5 96 533 189 80

Type: Suspension Bushing

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Placement on Vehicle: Rear

Fitting

To confirm if this part number is the correct one for your vehicle, please use the eBay compatibility table above and refer to any fitting notes in the description.

Most part numbers have a fitting diagram available which shows you the fitting location on the vehicle. In the description, there will be a fitting diagram location number so all you need to do is reference this number on the diagram and check any fitting notes.

Please check crucial fitting information such as year of manufacture, model type and part component size as these can affect the fitment on some applications.

How to measure your Anti-Roll Bar?

To measure your Anti-Roll bar, there are two recommended methods.

If you have access to a vernier caliper then this is the most accurate way, however using an open-ended spanner can be just as effective. By placing the open end of the spanner over the ARB, you can gauge the size by simply moving up and down on the size until you find one that fits closely. Whatever the size of the spanner is the size of the ARB bush that you’d require. Simple!

If you are still unsure what part number you need for your vehicle, then we would advise you to use the Powerflex website which contains all the very latest fitment information and updates.

Once you know which part number you need to order, simply enter this number in the search box (top left menu) in our eBay store and it will search for all available adverts for that part number. When you enter the part number, please ensure it is in the correct format with the dash. eg: PFF12-101, or PFR34-604 for example.

What is Powerflex Black Series?

Powerflex Black Series bushes are manufactured using a 95 Shore A compound to provide maximum control of chassis geometry. This range has been developed for race, rally and motorsport use where precise and accurate chassis alignment is required. Powerflex black series bushes are 25% stiffer than the Powerflex purple compound, therefore not really suitable for road use. If your requirements are purely for the ultimate in handling and chassis performance then the Black Series is for you.

Why should I fit Powerflex bushes?

Polyurethane has been with us as a specialised plastic for some thirty years. However recent advances have now made it possible to engineer very special properties into this exciting material. Suspension bushes are some of the most highly stressed components fitted to a motor car. They undergo enormous strains and in the most arduous of conditions with no maintenance or lubrication.

The material they are manufactured from is a rubber compound containing natural products which deteriorate with age. It becomes softer and more pliable, resisting the forces placed on it less and less. Therefore allowing more and more movement of suspension components and offering less and less control over the suspension geometry.

This in turn causes accelerated tyre wear, braking instability and poor handling. This is the single biggest reason you can instantly tell the difference driving a three year old car compared to a showroom new one. However even new cars will benefit from POWERFLEX bushes because of their superior design they offer much more effective control of the suspension components to a much greater extent than normal rubber items.

POWERFLEX for prolonged tyre life.With the technological advances in this material it has been possible to overcome the common problem associated with harder bushes which is increased noise. By correctly engineering the polyurethane compound, bushes can be made 25-30% stiffer than new rubber items but with exactly the same noise absorbing properties.

  • POWERFLEX bushes make sense.
  • POWERFLEX for improved performance.
  • POWERFLEX for increased safety.
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PFR12-517 POWERFLEX ROAD SERIES Rear Upper Wishbone Outer Bushes

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To maintain our service we only select the market leading couriers to deliver our orders.

Delivery Timescales

All items listed on eBay will state an estimated delivery time, upgrade options are available at checkout, should you require your order quicker.

Same Day Dispatch, Monday - Friday

We aim to despatch all orders received before 1PM GMT on the same working day however, you can order until 2PM GMT for orders that are delivered within mainland UK).

A select few items may have a longer lead time as they may be specially ordered from our manufacturers. This will show in the delivery time on eBay and also show when this item is likely to be dispatched – these items are not available for same day dispatch.

Delivery Cost and Info

Each item will state if delivery is free or if there is a charge.

TIP: You can also select the shipping country from the drop down box to give you a shipping cost to your specific country.

For any customers outside the UK mainland, Northern Ireland or Isle of Man, we can arrange, on your behalf, for your items to be delivered via a third party company within the UK who will then deliver directly to you. If you would like to make alternative arrangements for your delivery, please contact us via the eBay messaging service .

Tracking

If the item is sent via courier you will receive a tracking number in order to trace your parcel.

Item Not Received

Should your order not arrive in the delivery time stated, please contact us so we can resolve any issue.

Transit Damage

If upon delivery the item is damaged, you can refuse delivery. In all cases if the parcel is damaged and if you choose to accept it please sign for the item as damaged and report to us as soon as possible and at least within 12 hours of delivery.

Returns

What is your returns policy?

We want to give you a hassle-free way to return anything, either as a UK or an International customer. As long as it’s within 30 days of receiving your item you can return it for either a full refund or exchange. We require all items be returned in brand new condition, with ALL the original packaging and tags in place.

The parcel remains your responsibility until it arrives with us - remember to ask for proof of postage, so if your parcel goes missing in the mail, you’ll have proof you’ve sent it.

We want you to be totally satisfied with your order, so if for any reason it’s not suitable we are here to help.

How do I return an item(s)?

Please contact us to arrange a return and we will be more than happy to assist you in the best way to return the product(s).

Our returns address is

Whybee Ltd
Gaghills Mill
GaghillsRd
Waterfoot
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 9BB

Returning a parcel from within the United Kingdom

When an item is Faulty

If you item is faulty, you may qualify for a pre-paid label, please contact our customer service team before you return your item for the best way to proceed.

When you don't qualify for a free returns service

If you do not qualify for a free return you can simply send the item back to us via your preferred method, however we do recommend you use a traceable service so that you can track your items.

Free Returns

Some parcels qualify for a free returns service - if your order value was above £25, was originally sent via a courier and you are based in the UK, we can cover the cost of your return to us. (Only 1 free return per order). In most cases if you qualify for a Free Return a return label will be sent with your order for your to use

Non Germany international returns

As an International customer, you can return your parcel using any postal service. As long as it’s within 30 days of receiving your item, you can return it for either a full refund or exchange.

Please note: - you'll need to cover the postage costs yourself.

Once the item arrives back at our warehouse, a member of our customer service team will contact you within 24hrs to discuss the return. A refund or exchange will be processed depending on what you have requested.

Germany international returns

We do offer a returns service from Germany and this will be chargeable at a discounted rate of only €7.50 which will be deducted from any refund due or would have to be paid before the exchange item is dispatched.

For more information on this please contact us via the eBay messaging service and we will be happy to assist you further.

When will I receive my refund/replacement?

Processing your return quickly is our priority and a refund / replacement will be done as soon as the item is returned to our warehouse. We aim to turnaround all orders within 2 working days and process a refund or dispatch your exchange within this timeframe. During festive and sales periods this may be extended slightly.

About Us

POWERFLEX - NO.1 SUSPENSION BUSHES IN EUROPE!!

EPTG Ltd (European Polyurethane Technologies Group) was formed in the UK in 1996 to take advantage of the significant advances made in the development of polyurethane in recent years.

The company has wide experience of automotive suspension and chassis systems and combining these design skills with advanced polyurethane manufacturing techniques led to the development of the wide range of high performance automotive polyurethane components now known the world over by the product name POWERFLEX.

The company operates in a self-contained state of the art factory, manufacturing everything in-house.

The stainless steel components are machined on the latest computer controlled equipment to ensure perfect repeatability and quality.

The moulding and tooling, design and manufacturing is carried out within the factory ensuring very rapid response time to special projects and complete communication between development, prototyping, testing and manufacturing departments. Component manufacturing is carried out with the latest automatic processing equipment ensuring 100% right first time quality. Testing of new components is carried out both on the vehicle and on test rigs.

POWERFLEX were selected to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise International Trade 2013 and in December 2014 certified to ISO 9001 as a manufacturer underlining their quality and stature as a global exporter.

For those unfamiliar with this it is an international standard to show that the company operates to a system of quality procedures.

For smaller companies this can be straightforward but for a company of our size with complex manufacturing and over 2500 part numbers, it is a big achievement especially as this was done with no major changes to our rigorous quality procedures.

We were awarded this on our first assessment inspection with no changes or recommendations to the way the business operates. This is a testament to the way we run the business and especially the people within it.

All of these factors combined make POWERFLEX the number one selling performance bushes in Europe. If you have any queries please contact us via the eBay messaging service here .

FAQ's

What are suspension bushes for anyway?

Suspension bushes are fitted to cars at all points where the vehicle chassis is joined to a moving suspension component. They are fitted to provide a noise and vibration absorbing barrier between the road and you.

Why are they made of rubber?

Rubber acts as that sound barrier, damping out noise and vibration. Without them cars would feel much harsher and noisier. Rubber is also very very cheap.

Do racing cars have rubber bushes?

In general the answer is no. A lot of racing cars, especially single seater track based cars use metal joints which do not provide any noise absorbing. The life of these joints is measured in hours. They are not suitable for road use. However a huge number of racing cars still use rubber bushes. These are either production based cars adapted for race use or rally cars where the forces on the suspension can be so high that metal joints would break.

Can I fit POWERFLEX bushes to my racing car?

If your race car has rubber bushes anywhere in the suspension then fitting POWERFLEX bushes will improve all aspects of it’s handling. They will outlast rubber by a factor of ten. They will control the geometry much more accurately during rapid suspension movements and they will reduce tyre wear.

Why not Nylon bushes?

Nylon is probably the worst of all worlds. When a suspension arm moves up and down it does not move only up and down but describes an arc. This means that, for example an inner track control arm bush will be required to flex in two dimensions at the same time. In this example a metal bush will allow this movement as will a rubber or POWERFLEX bush. However a nylon bush will allow up and down movement but 100% of the arc loadings will be transferred into the arm and the chassis. This causes arm flexing and can easily cause premature arm failure! Of course nylon has no vibration absorbing characteristics at all, so all vibration is transferred up the already highly stressed arm.

If POWERFLEX products are this good why do car manufacturers use rubber and not polyurethane?

Cost, availability and marketing. Polyurethane, as a raw material is about ten times the cost of rubber plus it is more expensive and slower to process. Car manufacturers buy a lot of components. If Ford decided to use polyurethane bushes in their range of cars they would need to find a supplier capable of making literally millions of bushes a year. There is no company in the world (even EPTG Ltd) who could make those sort of quantities. Cars are all about marketing. As long as the standard rubber bushes work without serious failure for two or three years then the manufacturer is happy. Would fitting of polyurethane bushes make you buy one car in preference to another make? Probably not.

Why do I need them then?

POWERFLEX bushes improve your cars’ road holding and chassis performance by controlling the amount of unwanted flex in the suspension. This means your suspension is doing what it is supposed to. It means your tyres have greater contact with the road at all times therefore improving safety and performance. Correctly formulated polyurethane is as good if not better at noise, vibration and harshness suppression when compared to rubber.

I only have a fairly basic saloon, why do need high performance bushes?

For exactly the same reason as above but with a different emphasis. If your tyres are in better contact with the road and your suspension movements are being controlled more accurately then tyre wear will be dramatically reduced. We have letters of recommendation from customers who state that they have doubled the life of their tyres on certain cars after fitting POWERFLEX bushes. We are not claiming that you will get this but worn bushes are dangerous and will be costing you money due to premature tyre wear. Have you ever taken your car into a tyre shop with tyres which are worn out on the inner or outer edges but perfectly legal everywhere else? You assume the tracking is wrong, but when the shop checks, it is correct. This is bush wear. When the car is stationary the tracking is correct but as you move and the loads increase then the tracking goes out. Come to a stop and the tracking is right again. Worn bushes.

I love my car, it is a classic…What can they do for me?

Another major advantage of POWERFLEX bushes is life. Rubber is a natural product and deteriorates with age, especially on cars which are not being used regularly. The bushes will crack on the outer surface and soften inside. POWERFLEX bushes are not affected by ultra-violet, petrol, oil, battery acid, water or time. Perfect for your loved one. (And the car!)

How much do they cost?

Typically about 5 to 8 times the cost of a standard rubber bush. However that is not the whole story. When you consider the cost of fitting new bushes and the fact that POWERFLEX will be the last bushes you every fit to your car things start to look a bit better. Then consider tyre wear, a real cost saving here. Car manufacturers have a habit of not supplying the bushes on their own, only supplying them complete with suspension arms. Paying £70 for an arm when a POWERFLEX bush might cost £15 is not a good idea. And finally as cars get older manufacturers stop supplying certain parts. Imagine your car was off the road because of a bush failure. You go to the parts shop and the part is “no longer serviced”! POWERFLEX makes a lot of sense then.

Are they easy to fit?

We design all the bushes so that they can be fitted without special tools. However sometimes it is a lot harder to remove the old bushes than fit the new ones. If you feel you have very little mechanical knowledge, experience, talent or tools, either ask a friend or get them professionally fitted.

Will they fit non-genuine parts?

We design all bushes using highly accurate measurements taken from genuine OE parts as fitted to the vehicle from new and as a result our parts may not fit aftermarket suspnsion components if they differ from standard. With this in mind if you do have Non-Genuine suspension arms etc. fitted to your vehicle, we would always advise checking sizing prior to ordering.

Do I need to buy the whole car set?

No, but it depends on the car. Some cars benefit more than others. But there is a fair amount of effort involved in changing bushes so consider changing, for example a front set at one time, followed by the rear ones if applicable. Best to change the whole set if you can afford it though. (But we would say that wouldn’t we!!)

Brand: POWERFLEX

Fitting Information:

Manufacturer Part Number: PFR12-517

Product Type: UPRATED SUSPENSION BUSHES & MOUNTS

Product Fitments: • Citroen C5 III (2008-) • Citroen C6 (2005-2012) • Peugeot 407 (2004-2010) • Peugeot 508 (2011-) • Peugeot 508 HYBRID4 4X4 RXH (2011-)

Product Colour: BLACK 95

Product Range: ROAD SERIES

Product Description: Rear Upper Wishbone Outer Bush

Quantity Required: 2

Quantity Supplied in Box: 2

Diagram Reference Number: 17

Reference OE/OEM Number: 5131 C5 96 533 189 80

Type: Suspension Bushing

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Placement on Vehicle: Rear

To confirm if this part number is the correct one for your vehicle, please use the eBay compatibility table above and refer to any fitting notes in the description.

Most part numbers have a fitting diagram available which shows you the fitting location on the vehicle. In the description, there will be a fitting diagram location number so all you need to do is reference this number on the diagram and check any fitting notes.

Please check crucial fitting information such as year of manufacture, model type and part component size as these can affect the fitment on some applications.

How to measure your Anti-Roll Bar?

To measure your Anti-Roll bar, there are two recommended methods.

If you have access to a vernier caliper then this is the most accurate way, however using an open-ended spanner can be just as effective. By placing the open end of the spanner over the ARB, you can gauge the size by simply moving up and down on the size until you find one that fits closely. Whatever the size of the spanner is the size of the ARB bush that you’d require. Simple!

If you are still unsure what part number you need for your vehicle, then we would advise you to use the Powerflex website which contains all the very latest fitment information and updates.

Once you know which part number you need to order, simply enter this number in the search box (top left menu) in our eBay store and it will search for all available adverts for that part number. When you enter the part number, please ensure it is in the correct format with the dash. eg: PFF12-101, or PFR34-604 for example.

What is Powerflex Black Series?

Powerflex Black Series bushes are manufactured using a 95 Shore A compound to provide maximum control of chassis geometry. This range has been developed for race, rally and motorsport use where precise and accurate chassis alignment is required. Powerflex black series bushes are 25% stiffer than the Powerflex purple compound, therefore not really suitable for road use. If your requirements are purely for the ultimate in handling and chassis performance then the Black Series is for you.

Why should I fit Powerflex bushes?

Polyurethane has been with us as a specialised plastic for some thirty years. However recent advances have now made it possible to engineer very special properties into this exciting material. Suspension bushes are some of the most highly stressed components fitted to a motor car. They undergo enormous strains and in the most arduous of conditions with no maintenance or lubrication.

The material they are manufactured from is a rubber compound containing natural products which deteriorate with age. It becomes softer and more pliable, resisting the forces placed on it less and less. Therefore allowing more and more movement of suspension components and offering less and less control over the suspension geometry.

This in turn causes accelerated tyre wear, braking instability and poor handling. This is the single biggest reason you can instantly tell the difference driving a three year old car compared to a showroom new one. However even new cars will benefit from POWERFLEX bushes because of their superior design they offer much more effective control of the suspension components to a much greater extent than normal rubber items.

POWERFLEX for prolonged tyre life.With the technological advances in this material it has been possible to overcome the common problem associated with harder bushes which is increased noise. By correctly engineering the polyurethane compound, bushes can be made 25-30% stiffer than new rubber items but with exactly the same noise absorbing properties.

  • POWERFLEX bushes make sense.
  • POWERFLEX for improved performance.
  • POWERFLEX for increased safety.

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To maintain our service we only select the market leading couriers to deliver our orders.

Delivery Timescales

All items listed on eBay will state an estimated delivery time, upgrade options are available at checkout, should you require your order quicker.

Same Day Dispatch, Monday - Friday

We aim to despatch all orders received before 1PM GMT on the same working day however, you can order until 2PM GMT for orders that are delivered within mainland UK).

A select few items may have a longer lead time as they may be specially ordered from our manufacturers. This will show in the delivery time on eBay and also show when this item is likely to be dispatched – these items are not available for same day dispatch.

Delivery Cost and Info

Each item will state if delivery is free or if there is a charge.

TIP: You can also select the shipping country from the drop down box to give you a shipping cost to your specific country.

For any customers outside the UK mainland, Northern Ireland or Isle of Man, we can arrange, on your behalf, for your items to be delivered via a third party company within the UK who will then deliver directly to you. If you would like to make alternative arrangements for your delivery, please contact us via the eBay messaging service .

Tracking

If the item is sent via courier you will receive a tracking number in order to trace your parcel.

Item Not Received

Should your order not arrive in the delivery time stated, please contact us so we can resolve any issue.

Transit Damage

If upon delivery the item is damaged, you can refuse delivery. In all cases if the parcel is damaged and if you choose to accept it please sign for the item as damaged and report to us as soon as possible and at least within 12 hours of delivery.

What is your returns policy?

We want to give you a hassle-free way to return anything, either as a UK or an International customer. As long as it’s within 30 days of receiving your item you can return it for either a full refund or exchange. We require all items be returned in brand new condition, with ALL the original packaging and tags in place.

The parcel remains your responsibility until it arrives with us - remember to ask for proof of postage, so if your parcel goes missing in the mail, you’ll have proof you’ve sent it.

We want you to be totally satisfied with your order, so if for any reason it’s not suitable we are here to help.

How do I return an item(s)?

Please contact us to arrange a return and we will be more than happy to assist you in the best way to return the product(s).

Our returns address is

Whybee Ltd
Gaghills Mill
GaghillsRd
Waterfoot
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 9BB

Returning a parcel from within the United Kingdom

When an item is Faulty

If you item is faulty, you may qualify for a pre-paid label, please contact our customer service team before you return your item for the best way to proceed.

When you don't qualify for a free returns service

If you do not qualify for a free return you can simply send the item back to us via your preferred method, however we do recommend you use a traceable service so that you can track your items.

Free Returns

Some parcels qualify for a free returns service - if your order value was above £25, was originally sent via a courier and you are based in the UK, we can cover the cost of your return to us. (Only 1 free return per order). In most cases if you qualify for a Free Return a return label will be sent with your order for your to use

Non Germany international returns

As an International customer, you can return your parcel using any postal service. As long as it’s within 30 days of receiving your item, you can return it for either a full refund or exchange.

Please note: - you'll need to cover the postage costs yourself.

Once the item arrives back at our warehouse, a member of our customer service team will contact you within 24hrs to discuss the return. A refund or exchange will be processed depending on what you have requested.

Germany international returns

We do offer a returns service from Germany and this will be chargeable at a discounted rate of only €7.50 which will be deducted from any refund due or would have to be paid before the exchange item is dispatched.

For more information on this please contact us via the eBay messaging service and we will be happy to assist you further.

When will I receive my refund/replacement?

Processing your return quickly is our priority and a refund / replacement will be done as soon as the item is returned to our warehouse. We aim to turnaround all orders within 2 working days and process a refund or dispatch your exchange within this timeframe. During festive and sales periods this may be extended slightly.

POWERFLEX - NO.1 SUSPENSION BUSHES IN EUROPE!!

EPTG Ltd (European Polyurethane Technologies Group) was formed in the UK in 1996 to take advantage of the significant advances made in the development of polyurethane in recent years.

The company has wide experience of automotive suspension and chassis systems and combining these design skills with advanced polyurethane manufacturing techniques led to the development of the wide range of high performance automotive polyurethane components now known the world over by the product name POWERFLEX.

The company operates in a self-contained state of the art factory, manufacturing everything in-house.

The stainless steel components are machined on the latest computer controlled equipment to ensure perfect repeatability and quality.

The moulding and tooling, design and manufacturing is carried out within the factory ensuring very rapid response time to special projects and complete communication between development, prototyping, testing and manufacturing departments. Component manufacturing is carried out with the latest automatic processing equipment ensuring 100% right first time quality. Testing of new components is carried out both on the vehicle and on test rigs.

POWERFLEX were selected to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise International Trade 2013 and in December 2014 certified to ISO 9001 as a manufacturer underlining their quality and stature as a global exporter.

For those unfamiliar with this it is an international standard to show that the company operates to a system of quality procedures.

For smaller companies this can be straightforward but for a company of our size with complex manufacturing and over 2500 part numbers, it is a big achievement especially as this was done with no major changes to our rigorous quality procedures.

We were awarded this on our first assessment inspection with no changes or recommendations to the way the business operates. This is a testament to the way we run the business and especially the people within it.

All of these factors combined make POWERFLEX the number one selling performance bushes in Europe. If you have any queries please contact us via the eBay messaging service here .

What are suspension bushes for anyway?

Suspension bushes are fitted to cars at all points where the vehicle chassis is joined to a moving suspension component. They are fitted to provide a noise and vibration absorbing barrier between the road and you.

Why are they made of rubber?

Rubber acts as that sound barrier, damping out noise and vibration. Without them cars would feel much harsher and noisier. Rubber is also very very cheap.

Do racing cars have rubber bushes?

In general the answer is no. A lot of racing cars, especially single seater track based cars use metal joints which do not provide any noise absorbing. The life of these joints is measured in hours. They are not suitable for road use. However a huge number of racing cars still use rubber bushes. These are either production based cars adapted for race use or rally cars where the forces on the suspension can be so high that metal joints would break.

Can I fit POWERFLEX bushes to my racing car?

If your race car has rubber bushes anywhere in the suspension then fitting POWERFLEX bushes will improve all aspects of it’s handling. They will outlast rubber by a factor of ten. They will control the geometry much more accurately during rapid suspension movements and they will reduce tyre wear.

Why not Nylon bushes?

Nylon is probably the worst of all worlds. When a suspension arm moves up and down it does not move only up and down but describes an arc. This means that, for example an inner track control arm bush will be required to flex in two dimensions at the same time. In this example a metal bush will allow this movement as will a rubber or POWERFLEX bush. However a nylon bush will allow up and down movement but 100% of the arc loadings will be transferred into the arm and the chassis. This causes arm flexing and can easily cause premature arm failure! Of course nylon has no vibration absorbing characteristics at all, so all vibration is transferred up the already highly stressed arm.

If POWERFLEX products are this good why do car manufacturers use rubber and not polyurethane?

Cost, availability and marketing. Polyurethane, as a raw material is about ten times the cost of rubber plus it is more expensive and slower to process. Car manufacturers buy a lot of components. If Ford decided to use polyurethane bushes in their range of cars they would need to find a supplier capable of making literally millions of bushes a year. There is no company in the world (even EPTG Ltd) who could make those sort of quantities. Cars are all about marketing. As long as the standard rubber bushes work without serious failure for two or three years then the manufacturer is happy. Would fitting of polyurethane bushes make you buy one car in preference to another make? Probably not.

Why do I need them then?

POWERFLEX bushes improve your cars’ road holding and chassis performance by controlling the amount of unwanted flex in the suspension. This means your suspension is doing what it is supposed to. It means your tyres have greater contact with the road at all times therefore improving safety and performance. Correctly formulated polyurethane is as good if not better at noise, vibration and harshness suppression when compared to rubber.

I only have a fairly basic saloon, why do need high performance bushes?

For exactly the same reason as above but with a different emphasis. If your tyres are in better contact with the road and your suspension movements are being controlled more accurately then tyre wear will be dramatically reduced. We have letters of recommendation from customers who state that they have doubled the life of their tyres on certain cars after fitting POWERFLEX bushes. We are not claiming that you will get this but worn bushes are dangerous and will be costing you money due to premature tyre wear. Have you ever taken your car into a tyre shop with tyres which are worn out on the inner or outer edges but perfectly legal everywhere else? You assume the tracking is wrong, but when the shop checks, it is correct. This is bush wear. When the car is stationary the tracking is correct but as you move and the loads increase then the tracking goes out. Come to a stop and the tracking is right again. Worn bushes.

I love my car, it is a classic…What can they do for me?

Another major advantage of POWERFLEX bushes is life. Rubber is a natural product and deteriorates with age, especially on cars which are not being used regularly. The bushes will crack on the outer surface and soften inside. POWERFLEX bushes are not affected by ultra-violet, petrol, oil, battery acid, water or time. Perfect for your loved one. (And the car!)

How much do they cost?

Typically about 5 to 8 times the cost of a standard rubber bush. However that is not the whole story. When you consider the cost of fitting new bushes and the fact that POWERFLEX will be the last bushes you every fit to your car things start to look a bit better. Then consider tyre wear, a real cost saving here. Car manufacturers have a habit of not supplying the bushes on their own, only supplying them complete with suspension arms. Paying £70 for an arm when a POWERFLEX bush might cost £15 is not a good idea. And finally as cars get older manufacturers stop supplying certain parts. Imagine your car was off the road because of a bush failure. You go to the parts shop and the part is “no longer serviced”! POWERFLEX makes a lot of sense then.

Are they easy to fit?

We design all the bushes so that they can be fitted without special tools. However sometimes it is a lot harder to remove the old bushes than fit the new ones. If you feel you have very little mechanical knowledge, experience, talent or tools, either ask a friend or get them professionally fitted.

Will they fit non-genuine parts?

We design all bushes using highly accurate measurements taken from genuine OE parts as fitted to the vehicle from new and as a result our parts may not fit aftermarket suspnsion components if they differ from standard. With this in mind if you do have Non-Genuine suspension arms etc. fitted to your vehicle, we would always advise checking sizing prior to ordering.

Do I need to buy the whole car set?

No, but it depends on the car. Some cars benefit more than others. But there is a fair amount of effort involved in changing bushes so consider changing, for example a front set at one time, followed by the rear ones if applicable. Best to change the whole set if you can afford it though. (But we would say that wouldn’t we!!)

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  • Condition: Neuf
  • Brand: POWERFLEX
  • Manufacturer Part Number: PFR12-517
  • Product Type: UPRATED SUSPENSION BUSHES & MOUNTS
  • Product Fitments: • Citroen C5 III (2008-) • Ci
  • Product Colour: BLACK 95
  • Product Range: ROAD SERIES
  • Product Description: Rear Upper Wishbone Outer Bush
  • Quantity Required: 2
  • Quantity Supplied in Box: 2
  • Diagram Reference Number: 17
  • Reference OE/OEM Number: 5131 C5 96 533 189 80
  • Type: Suspension Bushing
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Placement on Vehicle: Rear
  • EAN: 5055676539236

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