As you are going to Fulcrum - the home of SuperPro suspension bushes - you might like to do a quite cheap front sway bar bush replacement/improvement that I did on my AWD shortly after I purchased it 4 years ago.
Further details and SuperPro part number is here:
https://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...=1#post1626767
https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/...ro-spf1801-23k
In other related threads, I suggested that it was about the best value for money or "Bang for the Buck" suspension repair that I can think of, especially since I did the work myself.
When I replaced mine at home in May 2015, my car had traveled about 155,000km and it was easy to see upon removal of the original part that they were deformed and past due for replacement.
Almost every Magna/Verada still on the road in 2019 with the original rubber bushings would benefit from this procedure, AWD variant or otherwise.
Even if my car had been driven gently up until the point where I purchased it, once I started to drive it with more "enthusiasm", for want of a better word, it was clear that something in the front end was not quite correct, with some strange noises being heard in certain situations.
The replacement of the original rubber with the SuperPro urethane bush minimised any unusual noises, and provided improved handling at the same time.
I would recommend anyone who has traveled this distance or greater to replace theirs, especially in view of the cheapness of the repair, even if done on a hoist by a mechanic.
Workshop labour in this instance should be no more than $50 - plus the less than $30 or so for the purchase price of the part.
Similar money would be involved in changing the rear sway bar bushes, although the rears are less likely to experience deformation.
Both front and rear bushes are very easy to change if the car is on a hoist, but both ends can be done at home if necessary.
No wheel alignment is necessary afterwards as suspension geometry is not being altered in any way.
P.S. Here are some comments/photos by "Grelise" about changing the front sway bar bushes:
https://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...=1#post1383923New Front Swaybar D bushes are in, and I must say, it has made a big difference on turn in. Turn in is alot sharper, direct and doesn't want to dip and lean heavily on the front outside tyres now.
Direction changes are immediate, where before it thought about it, then turned.
Next is to get new rear D bushes.
Uploading pics, will post when done.
His input made it easier for me to do this job, especially as I was brand new to Magnas.
P.P.S. If anyone does decide to do this at home, the supplied special thick grease/lubricant is to be applied ONLY to the circular inside part of the bush
i.e. between bush and sway bar NOT between bush and chassis or on the flat ends.
P.P.P.S. FWD bar is smaller than AWD.
The part number at the top of this post WILL NOT fit a FWD car.
MitsFix has these 20mm size bushes:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Front-Sw...item2f24e8151d
for FWD models(ALL AWD's are 23mm - guaranteed).
SuperPro and others will also have similar.
For FWD owners, just in case I advise measuring your sway bar with vernier calipers prior to purchase to ensure correct fitment.
I have seen a few different measurement numbers quoted, just to add to the confusion for FWD owners.
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