With over 50 years of history, Nolathane remains the number 1 replacement and enhancement bushing and chassis component brand throughout Australia & New Zealand and now boasts a warehouse in California & catalog to suit the North American market.
As the preferred brand by automotive mechanics and DIY’ers (Do it Yourself), Nolathane has achieved this through advancements in both material formulations, high quality raw materials, application engineering and comprehensive testing. As a result these products are a ‘no compromise’ solution backed up by a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY.
Why Nolathane?
Whether you intend to restore your street machine, toughen your truck or simply upgrade your daily, suspension bushings are the link between your vehicle and it’s springs, struts and shock absorbers. Suspension bushings provide the movement and/or mounting points in your vehicle’s suspension system.
Lifetime Warranty
Our lifetime warranty reflects the confidence we place in our materials, design, and manufacturing
standards.
Original rubber suspension bushings are compressed or chemically bonded to the suspension components in which they are installed. In the case of a metallastic (steel cased) bush, the rubber is compressed at the time of manufacture and chemically bonded to the metal center sleeve and outer steel shell. The rubber bush is normally press-fitted into the suspension component such as a control arm, then bolted to the chassis. In this way, the capacity for suspension movement or rotation is restricted. The rubber suspension bush design requires delicate compromise, as it must be soft enough to permit sufficient rotational movement whilst maintaining alignment settings.
Unlike rubber, Nolathane polyurethane suspension bushings are not bonded by compression. Nolathane bushings are mechanically fitted with minimal crush of the urethane material, and the center pin is lubricated so the component freely pivots without restriction. Combined with Nolathane’s ability to maintain the bush shape, this free pivoting provides sharper handling response and greatly increased suspension control.
Technical developments in suspension design have provided many of today’s vehicles much improved on-road handling. Using Nolathane suspension bushings ensures there is no weakness in the suspension and therefore maintains steering control.
Nolathane bushings bring the following improvements to your suspension:
Outstanding abrasion resistance
High load bearing capability (4WD’s, utes and towing)
Flexibility
Increased tensile strength
Chemical resistance to oil, grease, ozone and weathering
Alignment correction via adjustable bushings
The Result:
Enhanced road holding, steering and performance
Less change in suspension geometry under load, braking and through corners
Longer suspension life and less repair time
Longer tire life
Nolathane was originally designed to replace brass bushings in vehicles competing in hillclimb events. Therefore the early formulation was very hard, as it was designed to replace brass, not rubber. Whilst it was great for competition use it was too harsh for normal street use.
Over the years, just like vehicle and suspension system designs, things have changed. Today Nolathane is manufactured in various durometers (grades of softness / hardness), with the correct durometer selected for each application. Today’s Nolathane formulations have higher resistance to tear, abrasion and compression whilst being softer than the original formulations!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes Nolathane different from OEM suspension components?
Nolathane suspension products are engineered for performance and durability well beyond OEM standards.
While factory (OEM) components often use soft rubber bushings that degrade over time and under load,
Nolathane uses advanced polyurethane and bushing technology that resists oil, heat, abrasion, and
weathering. This results in sharper handling, more responsive steering, better load control, and
significantly improved lifespan — without the harshness of traditional solid bushings.
2. Do I need a wheel alignment after installing Nolathane components?
It’s recommended to perform a wheel alignment after installation to ensure optimal performance and tire
wear.
3. Are Nolathane Fixed Offset Upper Control Arms (UCAs) necessary for lifted vehicles?
They help maintain correct alignment and steering geometry after a vehicle is lifted.
4. Can I install Nolathane products myself?
Some products are DIY‑friendly, but professional installation is recommended for suspension
components.
5. Do Nolathane products come with a warranty?
Yes. Please refer to our warranty policy for details.
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