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Where can i get bushes for my a40 ?
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TopCat327



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:01 pm    Post subject: Where can i get bushes for my a40 ? Reply with quote
hello i would prefer poly bushes but i will be happy with normal all round
and i dont know where to go can you help me Sad

this is for my 1962 Austin A40 countryman

Thankyou Embarassed
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm pretty sure they'll be the same as the A35 & Austin Healey Sprite, so that should widen your search - Earlpart for instance may do them, as may Moss Europe, but it'd be worth shopping around.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
so will everything from the sprite fit on the a40 like leafsprings,axel, exhaust (ect) Razz
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
TopCat327 wrote:
so will everything from the sprite fit on the a40 like leafsprings,axel, exhaust (ect) Razz


Not necessarily everything, but quite a number of the basic mechanical parts will. You'd need to speak to someone well versed with A35/A40/Sprites to know exactly what will interchange with the other(s).

Not all Mk1 A40 Farina parts will fit on the Mk2 either, so tread carefully if buying bits from other cars to fit yours Smile The Mk1 for instance had hydra-mechanical brakes (hydraulic to the front wheels, mechanical to the back) while the Mk2 was hydraulic all round. The Mk2 also had a longer wheelbase, different front wings and interior trim, and most had the 1098cc engine while Mk1s and early Mk2s had the 948cc version.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
TopCat327 wrote:
so will everything from the sprite fit on the a40 like leafsprings,axel, exhaust (ect) Razz


No; these parts are different.

Front suspension is shared, but not rear.

Bushes are 88g274 - MG Services Bucks are one source.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
could you give me a website mate?
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
TopCat327 wrote:
could you give me a website mate?


https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=88g274
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