The steering rack bushings and front end links are now back in stock.

Noltec Adjustable Lateral Link Kit (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL62034&Category_Code=800) - $264
Noltec Steering Rack Mount Bushings (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL12247&Category_Code=800) - $26.95
Noltec Adjustable Strut Tower Plate, Rear (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL44004&Category_Code=800) - $275
Noltec Adjustable Strut Tower Plate, Front (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL44003) - $275
Noltec Rear Sway Bar End Links (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL22507) - $105
Noltec Front Sway Bar End Links, '93-'01 Imprezas & '02+ Wagons (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL22508) - $90
Noltec Front Sway Bar End Links, '02+ Sedan (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL22509) - $99
Noltec Differential Cradle Mounts (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL91380) - $56
Noltec Differential Outrigger Bushings (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL91379) - $48
Noltec Rear Trailing Arm Bushings, Front (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL61383) - $29
Noltec Rear Trailing Arm Bushings, Rear (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL61381) - $41
Noltec Rear Control Arm Bushing Kit (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=NOL61382) - $87

99% of the orders placed before 3PM EST M-F are shipped the same day!

Sincerely,
David Kearney
Oakos Automotive
www.oakos.com
sales@oakos.com
Tel: 248.969.2207
Fax: 248.969.4950

Here's a few pics. There is pics of almost all these parts on the website too.

Noltec Rear Sway Bar End Links
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/NOL22507.jpg


Noltec Front Sway Bar End Links, '02+ Sedan
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/NOL22509.jpg


Noltec Front Sway Bar End Links, '93-'01 & '02+ Wagon
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/NOL22508.jpg

1 - Noltec Front Control Arm Bushings, Inner Front - $27
2 - Noltec Front Control Arm Bushings, Inner Rear - $57

http://www.renickmotorsports.com/pics/PFF69-PFR69_imp.jpg

Is that correct? I would also like to confirm that the #1 bushings actually fit the USDM WRX chassis. They use a wider bushing than the older chassis and nobody that I have seen actually makes these bushings.

-Jon

damnit dave quit getting neat new stuff!

got some questions for you at the next meet you make it to

but most importantly, are the lateral links designed for the GD sedan or the wagon/GC cars? i know theyll fit either but it affects your range of adjustment swapping them

Yes, these are bushings 1 & 2 in the diagram. As far as the application, I specifically requested parts for the USDM WRX from Noltec. However, I am not completely confident that these are the correct bushings. Do you know the dimensions of the bushings? I can measure these bushings for comparison. Also, I will see if I can get a definitive confirmation from Noltec that these are in fact the correct bushings for the USDM WRX's. I think it's Saturday down there in OZ right now so I probably won't get a reply for a few days.

-Dave

Unfortunately, I don't have the dimensions. They can be found on the cast aluminum control arms for the sedan if you have any of those handy. If you can confirm that they are the correct bushings (the front ones that is) then I'll order them up.

-Jon

Joe,
I'll see what I can find out about the lateral links. I'm going to try to make it to the Wednesday night meet, hopefully it'll be at Big Buck again. :)

Jon,
I don't have any of the aluminum control arms. I will see what I can find out.

-Dave

Man, I know that you always respond quickly, but this time you answered before I even asked! I was looking at suspension bushings on your web site yesterday, and was wondering when the missing pieces would be back in stock. You're doing mind reading now? ;)

Your web site shows the "Rear Trailing Arm Bushings, Front" as sold out. Did they go this quickly, or is your computer confused?

Since you're also selling some Forge products, do you happen to have an idea how these compare to the Forge bushings (which seem to be identical to the Powerflex ones)? Those cost more, and both are polyurethane, so the Noltec look like the better deal.

The temptation of buying more goodies...

TheWRX,
Miss Cleo just got out of prison so I've hired her on here to help make projections for us. :D ;)

Sometimes the inventory tracking system on the website needs a little manual intervention. I got it straightened out so the bushings are now listed as "in stock". I haven't seen any of the Forge bushings yet so I can't really make any comparisons between those and the Noltec parts.

-Dave

pending answers to the fitment question i am currently interested in the lateral links and a bishing to replace 8 on that diagram.

also did i ever get around to asking you my wheel question? i'm thinking of retiring the Prod-rive's for some real rotas, but cant confirm avaliability of what I want.

wednesday will be at shores this week, Fred's brother is bringing fred's car out so we're having it there in his honor. don't worry, ALL the north side guys are whining for another norht side meet.

Joe,
I will definitely be at Shores on Wednesday night. :( I wish Fred could have seen Montoya win Monaco yesterday.

I don't think you asked me about the wheels yet. I'll bring a list on Wednesday of what I am expecting with the next shipment.

-Dave

I'll bet you dinner you're not getting what i want :(

looking for battles in gold, gunmetal, or bronze.. black would do as well, just about anything but silver... i know they made them but can't ever find any.

Joe,
Oh yeah, you're all about the Battles. Rota only has them in white right now and it doesn't look like they will be getting any more Battles for several weeks. I will definitely keep my eye out for them when I place the next order.

-Dave

Have you been able to find out if those are, in fact, the front control arm front bushings?

-Jon

Jon, No word yet. I will let you know as soon as I get any information. :)

-Dave

Great, thanks. I was also curious about the front control arm, rear bushings. Since I'll be using the control arms off of a GF chassis, do you know if those bushings will fit or do I need to source them specifically for the GF/GC chassis?

-Jon

Hello, I was wondering if you could describe or maybe you have a diagram as to where the Noltec Differential Cradle Mounts and Noltec Differential Outrigger Bushings mount? Thanks.
-Leland

Jon,
For what it's worth, Superpro, who is another Australian bushing manufacturer (they make a lot of stuff for Whiteline), has the same part numbers for the front and rear bushings of the front control arms for both the GC and new age Imprezas. Judging by that I'd say that the bushings are in fact the same.

Leland,
In the diagram above that stimpy posted the diff cradle mounts are #11 and the diff outrigger bushings are #8.


-Dave

Are the steering rack bushings only 02+?? Do you have ones for the GC?

Funny you should ask, I am trying to figure that out right now. The Noltec importer that I get this stuff from says that they fit both the newer and older cars but the information that I am seeing indicates that they are different. The steering bushings for the newer Imprezas are apparently about 5mm wider than the bushings in the GC cars. They will fit on the GC chassis cars but at this point I'm not recommending it. I asked about this discrepency in the email I sent to Noltec so we'll see what they have to say about it. I will report any news here. Thanks! :)

-Dave

> > I noticed you have the front control arm front bushings listed on
> > your website. I was wondering if these bushings are for the GC
> > chassis or the
> GD
> > chassis. I've been told that the GD bushings are wider than the GC
> bushings.
> > I'm trying to source the wider GD bushings for my WRX swap. They
> > would be bolting into a USDM crossmember.
> > -Jon
>
> We can still supply these bushings, however, we no longer stock them
because
> of the incompatibility with the WRX. You are correct with regards to the
> width of the bushing. Let me know if you'd like to place an order.
> Thanks.
>
> Regards,
> Dave
> Rallispec

That's too bad that they have the same part number listed for both because they are not the same part. To use a GF /GC control arm with the WRX crossmember, you need to shim the front bushing with washers. Could you maybe get the width of the bushing? I might be able to take a set of calipers to a WRX control arm to compare.

Thanks,
-Jon

[EDIT] PS: Sorry for the hassle. These seem to be a very elusive part...

Jon,
The outer metal sleeve is 41mm wide and the overall width is 55mm. I hope this helps! :)

-Dave

http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/NOL51709.jpg

Dave - do you have something to replace #8 in the diagram above? would that be these: Noltec Differential Outrigger Bushings - $48

That is all I need to finish firming up the rear end :)

Yep, the diff outrigger bushings are #8 in the diagram above. I'll bring some tonight so you can check them out in person. :)

-Dave

Originally posted by Oakos Automotive
I'll bring some tonight so you can check them out in person. :)

-Dave

damn you! ;)

guess i should bring some $$ with me then too 'eh?

these can sit next to my sti diff cradle bushings for while...

Dave, the STi front control arm front bushings (that are no longer sold because they are incompatible with the new-age WRX) are also 55mm long. Since this is the width of the older chassis, do you know how Noltec recommends using these bushings when they aren't actually wide enough?

-Jon

I ordered the steering rack mount bushings, but they showed up as 26.95 in the cart... Is that including shipping, or are they $23 shipped? My email is same as my user name @ hotmail.com.

Jon, I don't have any idea. I am still waiting to hear back from Noltec regarding these issues. In the mean time I have pulled them from the catalog and if Noltec doesn't give me some definitive information I'll just stop carrying these bushings all together. Thanks for bringing this to my attention though, it would be tragic if someone ripped their car all a part to only to find that they don't fit.

fellfrosch7, Thanks a lot for your order! I changed the price to include shipping, it is cheaper that way because USPS Priority Mail will get them to you in the same amount of time as UPS but it is $2-$4 cheaper. I'll send you a shipment confirmation email later today after they are shipped. Thanks again! :)

-Dave

Thanks for looking into it Dave. I'd really like to hear what they have to say because they would be ideal for my application. If not, then I may have to just buy the steering bushing and leave it at that.

Thanks,
-Jon

Jon, No problem. I really hope we can get to the bottom of this. :)

-Dave

The differential outrigger bushings are sold out. I will be ordering more tonight or tomorrow so they should get here from Australia in about a month.

-Dave

Dave, I just placed an order for the steering rack bushings and some speed bleeders. :) (make it worth your trouble :p)

Hopefully we can find out about those other bushings so I can order them too.

Appreciate it,
-Jon

hey dave - I need a new swaybar (long story) what you got that will fit my car (front and rear) and how much?

be at any meets coming up? i've got your $$

bump for dave, who rocks. :)

i've gotten noltec steering rack bushings for my WRX and my GF's MY01 RS from dave and they are absolutely the best $26 you'll spend on the car (i'm also enjoying the comfort ALK i got from him too :D).

peter

Jon, Thanks a lot for your order! I will send you a shipment confirmation email later today after they are shipped. I still haven't heard back from Noltec regarding the bushings. I will report back here as soon as I hear anything. :)

Joe, The only sway bars I have here are the Progress adjustable front and rear bars. They are made for the WRX so unfortunately they won't be much help to you. Do you know where Wednesday's meet will be this week?

Peter, Thanks a lot for the bump! :)

-Dave

Did you ever hear back from Noltec on those bushings?

-Jon

Originally posted by stimpy
Did you ever hear back from Noltec on those bushings?
It's funny you should ask, I was just wondering the same thing! :)

Unfortunately, no, I haven't heard anything at all back from them. I just forwarded the original email to the US importer and distributor, hopefully he can get a response from the guys down under.

-Dave

Thanks Dave,
-Jon

No problemo Jon. :)

-Dave

You can forward this image to them if you would like. This is a GC chassis with a WRX crossmember and GC control arms. Note the shims in the front control arm front bushing. It is obviously wider than previous years.

http://www.xmission.com/~stimpy/ControlArm_Small.jpg

-Jon

Thanks for the pic Jon. I will forward it to both Noltec and the U.S. importer/distributor. Hopefully, we can get some useful information out of someone soon. :)

-Dave

The steering rack bushings and diff bushings are now back in stock! :)

-Dave

The adjustable rear lateral links are sold out. I am not sure when we will be getting more in stock.

-Dave

The steering rack bushings are sold out. We should be getting more pretty soon.

-Dave