Page 1 of 1
US source for suspension bushings, Cortina mk1
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:53 pm
by beast02
I am rebuilding the suspension on my Cortina mk1 and am trying to track down reasonably priced suspension bushings in the US, especially for the steering linkages.
Anyone have any suggestions. I am hoping to do one stop shopping and get it all at one place...
Thanks,
Bryan
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:27 pm
by canzus
Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:57 pm
by beast02
I'm going to be honest, this really makes me appreciate Rock Auto! Never thought to look there!
That's for pointing this out to me!
-Bryan
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:38 am
by beast02
Bummer, went to buy these........went to go select the shipping and BAM, lowest cost to ship.......$45! These ship from England, bummer.
So, still looking for a US source so I don't pay $45 to ship a few little rubber parts! Costs end up being silly that way....come on, someone has to have a secret spot!
-Bryan
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:53 pm
by canzus
http://www.batinc.net
I've got Capri bushings from them, took a while, but I don't remember the shipping being extreme...
You'll need to call...
Another one may be Quickor, I've heard rumors they're still operating...
http://www.quickorgarage.com
Glen Rissberger(sp?) developed the suspension bushings/sway bars for Richard O Kaiser tuned Capris
way back in the mid 70s, also known as Rokstock Capris... Last time I saw Glen was maybe 4 years ago
at one of the swap meets, might have been Monroe...
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:34 pm
by Bob_S
You may want to try these guys
Classic Auto Spares
3418 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City Louisiana 71112
United States
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:51 am
by canzus
canzus wrote:
http://www.quickorgarage.com
Glen Rissberger(sp?) developed the suspension bushings/sway bars for Richard O Kaiser tuned Capris
I talked to Glen yesterday, He no longer has any stock for the Capri, or any other Euro Fords...
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:15 am
by beast02
Thanks for the tips, looks like I will just go to the UK for these parts as I can get it all from one spot. I'll end up paying.....but at least i'll get them!
-Bryan