Hyundai H100 Bushings
Whether your H100 is an early or late build, we match the bushings to your derivative rather than to the badge
What Are Hyundai H100 Bushings?
Bushes are the rubber or polyurethane isolators sitting between the suspension arms and the shell — control-arm, anti-roll-bar, subframe and engine-mount bushes all count. Where Hyundai bush sourcing gets interesting is that the front geometry changed within model names rather than between them: the LM and TL Tucson do not share arms, and the Getz TB, Accent LC and Accent RB are three different front ends despite living in the same showroom for years. Give us the generation code and the bush becomes a five-minute lookup instead of a guess.
Signs You Need New Bushings
How we match bushings to your H100
What changes across the range
H100 owners are usually surprised by how much turns on the generation code — Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie all sold here.
Dropside, tipper and canopy conversions mean the load body is frequently not standard, so load-bed and rear-body parts have to be matched to the conversion rather than to the model.
Worth knowing: the H100no Kia equivalent — a dedicated light-commercial cab-over platform.
What we check on bushings
- •The generation code, because H100 parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this H100 was sold with the 2.5 and 2.6 diesels as badged on the SA derivatives
- •The generation code and whether the car is front- or all-wheel drive
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the H100 is mostly small-business transport that is loaded to its limit daily, which is why clutch, driveline and front-suspension parts dominate demand rather than trim or electronics. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Before You Order H100 Bushings
Will bushings from another H100 fit mine?
Not automatically. The H100 sold in South Africa as Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie, and dropside, tipper and canopy conversions mean the load body is frequently not standard, so load-bed and rear-body parts have to be matched to the conversion rather than to the model. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
How do you check bushings actually fits a H100?
We work backwards from the VIN: generation first, then engine family, then whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within that generation. On the H100 specifically, dropside, tipper and canopy conversions mean the load body is frequently not standard, so load-bed and rear-body parts have to be matched to the conversion rather than to the model.
What are the symptoms of worn Hyundai bushings?
Clunks over bumps, wandering steering, uneven tyre wear and a clonk when you engage gear are the classics. Hyundai Forums documents the issue across Getz, i20, Accent, Sonata, Tucson and Creta — the front lower control-arm rear bush is the headline failure point.
How much does it cost to replace bushings on a Hyundai?
Parts span a wide range — budget rubber from around R150 up to polyurethane kits at R2,600 at SA pricing. Labour depends on location; subframe bushings are an hour each, engine mounts two to three. Send your VIN for a parts quote.
How long do Hyundai suspension bushings last?
Front control-arm rubber bushes typically last 80,000 to 140,000 km in SA conditions. Rear trailing-arm bushes last longer. Potholes and heavy loads shorten life dramatically; if you've hit a big pothole, check the bushes regardless of mileage.
Why does my Hyundai make a clunking noise over bumps?
Worn control-arm or anti-roll-bar bushes are the top suspects, especially on Getz, i20, Accent and Creta. Broken drop links and top-mount bearings mimic the symptom. We start with a hoist check of all front bushings — it's a ten-minute diagnosis.
Should I replace bushings with rubber or polyurethane?
OEM rubber is quieter and cheaper — R150-ish at SA retail. Polyurethane is stiffer, lasts longer and transmits more road noise — an i20 N owner might prefer it, a daily Tucson driver will not. For typical SA daily use we recommend OEM-spec rubber.
Let us confirm the bushings before you buy
Photos of the old part and your VIN are usually all we need. We confirm the bushings against your H100 before quoting, not after.