Powerflex bushing failure

PeanuKeeyes · 10-21-2022, 08:41 PM

Just a heads up, if you installed the F2X Black series lower control arm bushings from Powerflex, keep an eye on them as I had one completely fail after just one year of use. Due to the EPS, I had no idea until I checked for play in the wheel/tire side to side.

A representative took my call today and said I can file a warranty claim on the website and that they will send me the updated bushings as the previous ones were defective. I’ll update when it’s sorted out..

PeanuKeeyes · 10-24-2022, 11:43 AM

Update:

Thrust arm bushings up to 2021 date also defective and have been redesigned. They are sending me all 4 bushings. LCA and TA. They’ve been very easy to work with in resolving this matter.

aerobod · 10-24-2022, 12:37 PM

With the Powerflex bushings it is worth dismantling and applying their specific silicone grease to any of the polyurethane to centre stainless steel sleeve and any end washers each year or two. If those surfaces dry out, the polyurethane can deteriorate quite quickly.

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PeanuKeeyes First Lieutenant 366 Rep 311 Posts Drives: E34 \| MX5 Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Powerflex bushing failure Just a heads up, if you installed the F2X Black series lower control arm bushings from Powerflex, keep an eye on them as I had one completely fail after just one year of use. Due to the EPS, I had no idea until I checked for play in the wheel/tire side to side. A representative took my call today and said I can file a warranty claim on the website and that they will send me the updated bushings as the previous ones were defective. I’ll update when it’s sorted out.. __________________ E34 525iT 5 spd \| 228i ZTR 6 spd [SOLD] \| MX-5 NA 6 spd
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PeanuKeeyes First Lieutenant 366 Rep 311 Posts Drives: E34 \| MX5 Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Update: Thrust arm bushings up to 2021 date also defective and have been redesigned. They are sending me all 4 bushings. LCA and TA. They’ve been very easy to work with in resolving this matter. __________________ E34 525iT 5 spd \| 228i ZTR 6 spd [SOLD] \| MX-5 NA 6 spd
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aerobod Car Geek 3609 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	With the Powerflex bushings it is worth dismantling and applying their specific silicone grease to any of the polyurethane to centre stainless steel sleeve and any end washers each year or two. If those surfaces dry out, the polyurethane can deteriorate quite quickly.
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