Thudbuster question/Proflex elastomers

[ovlov440]

Hi

Does anyone know what the length and diameter of the elastomers in a Thudbuster 3G are? Looking at maybe using them to replace the worn out ones in my Proflex Attack LE (not paying £50 for 2x bits of rubber!) but cannot find any indication anywhere of the dimensions.

Or, does anyone have any recommendations of other alternatives?

TIA

Ade

 

[MattiThundrrr]

If you don't mind a home brewed option, this one is pretty interesting, especially because it is almost free!

Basically, an old tube wrapped around the shaft, held in place with zip ties.
https://theradavist.com/2021/05/readers-rides-dannys-1993-proflex-253/

 

[ovlov440]

If you don't mind a home brewed option, this one is pretty interesting, especially because it is almost free!
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Basically, an old tube wrapped around the shaft, held in place with zip ties.
https://theradavist.com/2021/05/readers-rides-dannys-1993-proflex-253/

Interesting. The elastomer on mine is a bit longer (double the length by eye) but comes in 2 pieces with a spacer, but this guerilla fix is certainly worth a go. After all, what's the worst that can happen!

 

[velomaniac]

Land rover Defender front suspension bushings. They have the correct sized hole in the centre and you can get 8 for £5. Downside is their diameter is less than the original elastomer and they are quite stiff rubber so travel only about an inch. However travel can be improved a bit by drilling holes in them apparently though I've yet to try this. I find 4 bushings stacked together on my Proflex Attack are about right