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  1. sir_sire

    sir_sire Rookie

    Jul 19, 2022
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    Aachen, Germany
    #1 sir_sire, Apr 28, 2025
    Hello everyone,

    I plan on changing the bushings in my 308 GTS. One of the front dampers is leaking oil and I'll have to disassemble the suspension anyway.
    I read, that most people are using "Energy Suspension" parts. I can't find these in Europe and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations?
    Only alternative I could find is Powerflex (Powerflex Buchsen Ferrari 208GTB/GT4, 308GTB/GT4, 328GTB (1973-1989) Querlenker vorne oben PF17-200 - Powerflex Deutschland)

    Thank you for any suggestions.
     
  2. JC1720

    JC1720 Karting

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    #2 JC1720, Apr 28, 2025
  3. JC1720

    JC1720 Karting

    Jan 21, 2016
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    #3 JC1720, Apr 28, 2025
    Appreciate not EU anymore but we are in Europe!!!
     
  4. sir_sire

    sir_sire Rookie

    Jul 19, 2022
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    #4 sir_sire, Apr 28, 2025
    Also additional question - Powerflex only seems to supply the inner bushings. Wouldn't one want to change inner and outer bushings?
     
  5. eurocarguy101

    eurocarguy101 Karting
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    #5 eurocarguy101, Apr 29, 2025
    What do you mean the inner and outer bushings? The wishbone bushings are all the same. The outer parts are ball joints to the spindle.
     
  6. sir_sire

    sir_sire Rookie

    Jul 19, 2022
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    #6 sir_sire, Apr 29, 2025
    Sorry - my mistake. Up top I only wrote about the front. While I have the car on the lift I'll also do the rear suspension and I was under the impression, that the rear had also rubber bushes on the the outside. Turns out I was wrong - sorry about the confusion.
     
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  7. detroiter

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    #7 detroiter, Apr 30, 2025
    My source in Europe for almost everything is DinoParts here in Germany. They're super responsive and helpful. They're not just a parts house but also a workshop with experience.
    I only see the OEM suspension bushings on their website, but I would just call them... they might be able to get what you're looking for. +49 (0) 56 51 / 332 83-0
     
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  8. Portofino

    Portofino Formula Junior

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    #8 Portofino, Apr 30, 2025
    I bought some poly bushes from these back in 2018 .
    They had them on there spares page . Can’t see them now . How ever they were very helpful over the phone .
    Did a race / track vs and a more compliant road set which I am very happy with .Externally they appear as OEM for those interested in show cars . I think they manufactured there own .
    As you can see they know Ferrari .

    https://www.bellsportandclassic.co.uk/service/ferrari-service/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC0PYNBgAg4F6yNTkeIAjDJWlPi0N&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlMfABhCWARIsADGXdy_bY88Fdlu4UT2HEXZApFw-f--F2o09oeRfXRE6gTRECUslhoBbKGcaAmjcEALw_wcB
     
  9. DinoParts, Stefan

    DinoParts, Stefan Karting
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    #9 DinoParts, Stefan, May 23, 2025
    Thank you for the recommendation!

    Here a link to the product. Front & rear are the same named different in our shop to show the specific tavola for front or rear axle:
    https://www.dinoparts.com/en/parts-accessories/ferrari/208-308-gt4/steering-suspension/front-axle/12571/pom-bonded-metal-bush-front

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  10. sir_sire

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    #10 sir_sire, May 26, 2025
    Hi everyone,

    thanks for the info - I think the Dinoparts POM Bushes look promising - However, too late for me.

    I went with the Powerflex PU bushings. I used the brand already in other cars of mine and they always worked flawlessly.
    In this case I regretted the purchase. That's not due to Powerflex' fault, but I meant to install them into the original sleeves. This method has been described numerous times with the ES bushings from the US. Unfortunately, the Powerflex bushings do not fit, since the sleeve diameter is different and you can't force them. I attached pictures.
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    I therefore had to open the welds, press out the old and in the new bushings. Finally, weld them like the OE ones.
    I would have liked to spare me the whole pressing/welding excursion - or rather I would have gone with the cicognani bushings, if I had known before.

    Hope it helps someone in the future.

    To be clear: If the Powerflex bushings are used as supplied (and intended) they work perfectly fine!
     

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