Hyundai ix35 Bushings
Whether your ix35 is an early or late build, we match the bushings to your derivative rather than to the badge
What Are Hyundai ix35 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.
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How we match bushings to your ix35
The ix35 reached South Africa as LM, and that alone changes what fits.Because the ix35 and the LM Tucson are one vehicle under two names, parts listed for either will usually interchange — worth knowing when one listing is dry and the other is not.
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Find the generation code on your ix35 — it appears on the VIN plate and on the original registration paperwork.
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Confirm the engine family. The ix35 ran Theta II 2.0 and R-line 2.0 CRDi in this market.
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Send both to us with the bushings you are after , along with the generation code and whether the car is front- or all-wheel drive. We match it before we quote, not after.
Sourcing note: the ix35mechanically the same vehicle as the LM-generation Tucson, and a close relative of the Kia Sportage SL — which widens where we can look when local stock is thin.
In South Africa the ix35 is mostly sold in big numbers as a mid-size family SUV and now firmly in the second- and third-owner phase, where turbo, injector and body-panel demand peaks. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Before You Order ix35 Bushings
Will bushings from another ix35 fit mine?
Not automatically. The ix35 sold in South Africa as LM, and because the ix35 and the LM Tucson are one vehicle under two names, parts listed for either will usually interchange — worth knowing when one listing is dry and the other is not. 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 ix35?
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 ix35 specifically, because the ix35 and the LM Tucson are one vehicle under two names, parts listed for either will usually interchange — worth knowing when one listing is dry and the other is not.
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 ix35 before quoting, not after.