Swaybar nolathane bush

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holk
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Does anyone knows if Nolathane produces a compatible sway bar bush? They don't have one listed for MBs (even searching by size), but has anyone found one that fits?

Nolathane are better than regular rubber and once I need to replace them, if there is a better option, why not?
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I'm pretty sure Nolothane don't make anything except the rear eye bushes. If you search the forum for PolyTuff you should find part numbers from the group buy we did a few years back.
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holk
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Yes, I have the codes for polytuff and whiteline, but I was wondering if there were nolathane equivalents. Looks like I have to settle for one of the first two.
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They're all polyurethane mate, same difference only that Nolathane charge much more! I'm using PolyTuff and the fitment is great, and the quality is also very good.

Some of the stuff you find on ebay though... hard to believe they can sell it!
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holk
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There must be different grades of polyurethane, because I have some nolathane on another car and they are much more elastic (even just to the touch) than the standard polyurethane (however I don't recall the brand of the original).
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The stiffness is rated in "duro". Nolothane probably use 70 duro, which is close to rubber. Polytuff give the choice between 70 and 80. I went with 80 and don't find it too stiff, but results may differ depending on how often (and for how long) you're in the driver's seat.
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