Does a set of superflex bushes fit the non standard damper?
Avo rear damper bushes
Avo rear damper bushes
The bushes on my avo rear shocks are completely shot. Since avo is 't around anymore, what do people use for replacement?
Does a set of superflex bushes fit the non standard damper?
Does a set of superflex bushes fit the non standard damper?
-
RichardHyde
- Guest contributor
- Posts: 325
- Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:03 am
- Location: High Wycombe
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
I’d suggest removing the old bush, measure the dimensions and compare with the standard Dolomite bush in the Superflex catalogue.
My AVOs were set up like yours and lots of people advised me to modify the standard top mounts so that the spring sits in the top mount like the standard spring rather than in the AVO top mount…
My AVOs were set up like yours and lots of people advised me to modify the standard top mounts so that the spring sits in the top mount like the standard spring rather than in the AVO top mount…
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
Changed my Bush’s to ones supplied by Rally Design in Kent.
Can’t remember the part number.
But just measure yours up.
Can’t remember the part number.
But just measure yours up.
2011 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works. S Daily Driver.
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SsuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
565Hrs @ 07/12/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.
Member TDC no 0471
Project 13B Sprint now back on..
No Pistons No Cams how’s it gonna Run Brap Brap?
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SsuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
565Hrs @ 07/12/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.
Member TDC no 0471
Project 13B Sprint now back on..
No Pistons No Cams how’s it gonna Run Brap Brap?
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
In my memory the spring diameter of the AVO's is smaller than the standard size. Hence I went for the smaller top mount. Why and how modify the standard top mounts?RichardHyde wrote: ↑Sun Apr 06, 2025 6:33 pm My AVOs were set up like yours and lots of people advised me to modify the standard top mounts so that the spring sits in the top mount like the standard spring rather than in the AVO top mount…
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
Thanks guys, I compared the datasheet with the sizes provided at superflex.co.uk but to no avail. I'll look into Rally Design
-
RichardHyde
- Guest contributor
- Posts: 325
- Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:03 am
- Location: High Wycombe
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
The issue appears to be that with AVO dampers the weight of the car is on that red bush, whereas with standard / GAZ shocks the weight of the car is on the spring. This causes that small bush to deteriorate very quickly…
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
I think I get it, and you're right: in my setup the top bush carries the weight. For the rear it will be an easy fix, the ID of the original spring and the current sprong are the same, so using the original seat was always an option here. Shame I didn't realize this earlier.
Thanks!
Still no one with experience using Superflex with AVO? Superflex itself isn't communicating at the moment, no answer since last weekend.
Thanks!
Still no one with experience using Superflex with AVO? Superflex itself isn't communicating at the moment, no answer since last weekend.
-
RichardHyde
- Guest contributor
- Posts: 325
- Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:03 am
- Location: High Wycombe
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
WhatsApp me on 0044 74544457 and I’ll send you some pics..
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
Possibly one digit missing? WhatsApp doesn't recognize the number.
My phone number is +31622418153
My phone number is +31622418153
Re: Avo rear damper bushes
Superflex.co.uk and chriswitor.co.uk don't answer emails at the moment. Found out that AVO was conscripted by Turbo Technics LTD. Contacted them and they're able to send a new set of bushes, made from new type of rubber: hopefully more durable than the red PU.