DBA AUSTRALIA, WHITELINE, MCA, MSA, POLYAIR Trade Packs

Trade packs provide suspension workshops, installers and other trade customers with commonly used components in bulk quantities. Rather than purchasing individual replacement kits for every job, trade packs can help keep frequently required suspension hardware and workshop consumables available for ongoing repairs and servicing.

Fulcrum trade packs can cover different component types, so the correct pack should be selected according to the parts, dimensions and applications regularly handled by your workshop. A bulk pack should not be assumed to suit every vehicle or suspension configuration simply because it contains a commonly used component.

What Are Suspension Trade Packs?

Suspension trade packs group multiple components of the same or related type into quantities intended for repeated workshop use.

They can be useful where a workshop regularly replaces common suspension bushes, alignment hardware or other service components and wants suitable stock available rather than ordering each item individually.

The value of a trade pack depends on whether its contents match the work being performed. Before ordering, check the component specifications, quantity and intended applications so the pack suits your workshop requirements.

Types of Bulk Trade Packs

Trade packs can cover several types of suspension components and alignment hardware. The following are common categories to consider when selecting bulk workshop stock.

Bulk Leaf Spring Bushes

Bulk leaf spring bushes can provide workshop stock for servicing compatible leaf spring suspension systems.

Leaf spring bushes support pivoting suspension mounting points and can wear through repeated movement, load and exposure to operating conditions. When replacement is required, the correct bush needs to match the relevant mounting position and dimensions.

For trade buyers, check the specifications and applications covered by a leaf spring bush trade pack rather than assuming all bushes within this component family are interchangeable.

Bulk Shock Absorber Bushes

Shock absorber bushes provide cushioning and controlled movement at compatible shock absorber mounting points.

Bulk shock absorber bushes can be useful for workshops that regularly encounter worn or deteriorated shock mounting bushes during suspension inspection and repair.

Bush dimensions and mounting arrangements vary, so replacement shock bushes should be matched to the intended application before installation.

Bulk Sway Bar Link Bushes

Sway bar link bushes form part of compatible sway bar link arrangements, helping accommodate movement at the link mounting points as the suspension operates.

Keeping sway bar link bushes in bulk can be useful where these components are regularly inspected and replaced during suspension servicing.

Wear can contribute to excessive movement or noise, but these symptoms can also come from other suspension components. The sway bar links, bushes and surrounding mounting points should be inspected before deciding which parts require replacement.

Bulk Alignment Shims

Alignment shims provide a means of making geometry adjustments on suspension systems designed to use them.

For workshops performing regular suspension and wheel alignment work, bulk alignment shims can provide access to commonly required adjustment hardware.

The correct shim and adjustment depend on the suspension design and alignment measurements. Shims should therefore be selected and installed according to the requirements of the individual application rather than used as a generic correction for an alignment problem.

Bulk Camber Bolt Packs

Camber bolts provide an adjustment method for compatible suspension mounting points and can be used where the suspension design supports this type of alignment correction.

Bulk camber bolt packs can be useful workshop stock for repeated alignment and suspension work, but bolt dimensions, adjustment range and application need to be checked before installation.

Camber bolts should also be treated as an adjustment component rather than a solution to every camber or tyre-wear problem. Worn or damaged suspension parts should be identified before alignment correction is carried out.

What to Check Before Ordering a Trade Pack

The main consideration when buying a trade pack is whether the components are genuinely useful for the work your workshop regularly performs.

Check the individual product information for:

• Component type and quantity
• Relevant dimensions and specifications
• Mounting or installation requirements
• Applications covered by the pack
• Whether additional components are required for installation

For bushes and other replacement components, confirm the mounting position and required dimensions before fitting. For alignment hardware such as camber bolts and shims, check that the suspension design supports the adjustment method being used.

Trade packs are intended to make repeated workshop work more convenient, but correct component identification and inspection remain important for every individual repair.

Find the Right Trade Pack

Browse Fulcrum's trade packs to find bulk suspension components and alignment hardware suited to your workshop requirements. Check the individual product information for pack contents, specifications and applicable fitment details before ordering.

Bulk sway bar link bushes are also available, and single items for one-off jobs are in our universal parts range.

National warranty and a fitment guarantee come with everything we sell. If you're unsure which trade pack is appropriate for the work you regularly perform, contact Fulcrum for product and fitment information.