Cross Member Bushes for Vehicle

Cross member bushes are the polyurethane bush kits used to replace worn rubber bushes at the front crossmember mounting and outrigger positions on classic Australian vehicle platforms. The front crossmember is the structural chassis member that supports the front suspension and steering assembly, and the bushes at its mounting points to the chassis isolate vibration and road inputs from the body while maintaining the crossmember's correct positional relationship to the suspension geometry. On older platforms where the crossmember uses extension horn or outrigger mounting positions, the bushes at these interfaces are equally critical to correct front suspension alignment and chassis integrity.

Over time, factory rubber crossmember bushes crack, compress and deteriorate, allowing increased vibration transmission, front end noise and minor movement at the crossmember mounting interface that can affect suspension geometry and handling precision. Quality polyurethane replacements restore correct crossmember isolation and location, reduce NVH and maintain the correct positional relationship between the crossmember and the chassis throughout the service life of the bushes. A targeted and cost-effective restoration solution for workshops and experienced DIY users carrying out suspension overhauls and restorations on applicable classic Holden platforms. Installation time is approximately two hours per kit. All products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Why Upgrade Suspension?

On classic Australian vehicles, crossmember bushes are among the most age-affected components in the front suspension system. Unlike frequently serviced components such as control arm bushes, crossmember mounting and outrigger bushes can remain in place for the life of the vehicle on platforms that do not require regular bush service. Extended service life means extended exposure to heat cycling, road contamination and the compression set that accumulates in rubber bushes over decades of use.

Deteriorated crossmember bushes allow increased vibration and noise transmission through the front end and, in advanced cases, minor crossmember movement that can affect front suspension alignment consistency and handling feel. Replacing them with polyurethane alternatives that are resistant to oil, heat and road contaminants eliminates these issues, restores correct crossmember location and delivers a more refined, precise front end character that reflects the full benefit of a thorough suspension restoration on applicable platforms.

Cross Member Bush Range

The cross member bush range includes:

• Front Crossmember to Chassis Bush Kits: Polyurethane bush kits for the front crossmember to chassis mounting positions, restoring correct crossmember isolation and location at the primary chassis mounting interface.
• Crossmember Extension Horn Bush Kits: Polyurethane bush kits for the crossmember extension horn mounting positions, restoring correct crossmember compliance and location at the extension horn interface.
• Front Crossmember Outrigger Bush Kits: Polyurethane bush kits for the front crossmember outrigger mounting positions, restoring correct crossmember compliance and reducing front end vibration at the outrigger interface.

Why Purchase Cross Member Bushes?

Allowing deteriorated crossmember bushes to remain in service on a classic vehicle allows increasing vibration, front end noise and gradual crossmember movement to continue without correction. Renewing them with quality polyurethane alternatives as part of a front suspension restoration ensures the crossmember is correctly located and isolated, eliminating a source of front end noise and compliance that is often overlooked when other suspension bushes are renewed.

For workshops completing front suspension overhauls and full restorations on applicable classic Holden platforms, crossmember bush renewal ensures the restoration is thorough and complete, with correct isolation and location restored at every front suspension mounting interface. For vehicle owners and experienced DIY users carrying out a full front end rebuild, crossmember bush kits provide the correct bush solution for positions that are otherwise difficult to source in quality polyurethane.

Compatible Vehicles

Cross member bushes are compatible with the following platforms:

• Classic and historic passenger, performance and muscle vehicles requiring crossmember mounting bush renewal as part of a chassis restoration, rebuild or high-mileage structural overhaul.
• Modern passenger, performance and SUV platforms requiring front or rear crossmember bush replacement to restore chassis alignment, reduce vibration and maintain proper suspension geometry.
• 4WDs, dual cab utes and off-road platforms requiring crossmember bush renewal as part of heavy-duty suspension servicing, load preparation or durability upgrades for harsh terrain use.
• Light commercial vehicles and utility platforms requiring crossmember mounting bush replacement to maintain structural integrity under constant load and operational stress.
• American full-size trucks and off-road platforms requiring crossmember bush renewal across front or rear chassis mounting points subjected to high torque and load conditions.
• Performance and classic Japanese, European and international vehicles requiring crossmember bush replacement to maintain handling precision and reduce NVH (noise, vibration and harshness).
• Any vehicle where crossmember mounting points have deteriorated or degraded, requiring complete and simultaneous bush renewal to restore structural stability and drivetrain alignment.

Installation and Support

Cross member bushes are designed for accurate installation at the front crossmember to chassis, extension horn and outrigger mounting positions. Installation time is approximately two hours per kit. For additional technical assistance, a dedicated support team is available to help ensure correct product selection and fitment for the specific platform and crossmember mounting configuration.

Repair and Upgrade

Cross member bushes are manufactured from high-strength polyurethane engineered to withstand the load, vibration and environmental exposure that front crossmember mounting components are subject to over the service life of the vehicle. Resistant to oil, heat and road contaminants, polyurethane crossmember bushes maintain their isolation characteristics for longer than original rubber alternatives and deliver more consistent crossmember location throughout their service life. All products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Who Cross Member Bushes Are For

Cross member bushes are a practical solution for:

• Professional workshops carrying out complete front suspension restorations on applicable classic Holden platforms requiring correct polyurethane crossmember bush renewal at all chassis, extension horn and outrigger mounting positions.
• Experienced DIY users rebuilding the front suspension on applicable classic Holden platforms who want to ensure every crossmember mounting position is renewed with quality polyurethane bushes as part of a thorough restoration.
• Classic vehicle owners and restorers addressing front end noise, vibration or compliance issues on applicable Holden platforms that have not had crossmember bushes renewed as part of previous suspension work.

The right cross member bush kit restores correct crossmember isolation and location, eliminates front end vibration and noise at the crossmember mounting interface and contributes to a more precise, refined front suspension character throughout the restored vehicle's service life.

Shop Cross Member Bushes

Explore the full cross member bushes range and find the right kit for your vehicle. With front crossmember to chassis, extension horn and outrigger bush kits for applicable classic Holden platforms, you can complete every front suspension restoration with all crossmember mounting positions renewed correctly and with confidence.