Parts for your 1998 Daihatsu Terios-Suspension bushes

1998 Daihatsu Terios Suspension Bushes

Suspension bushes are absolutely used on the 1998 Daihatsu Terios (J100 series). Technical sources that show this include the Daihatsu Terios J100 Series Workshop Manual (1997–2005), the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), and aftermarket catalogues like SuperPro’s, all of which list front lower control arm bushes, front stabiliser bar (sway bar) bushes and link bushes, plus multiple rear control arm and panhard rod bushes for the Terios’ five-link live rear axle.

On the 1998 Terios, bushes are the tough rubber or polyurethane isolators that sit where the suspension arms and bars bolt to the chassis or axle. Their job is to cushion noise and vibration, allow a bit of controlled movement, and keep the wheel alignment stable as the car soaks up bumps. For a compact 4x4 that often sees corrugations, potholes and the odd farm track, they’re key to ride comfort and predictable handling.

With age, heat, and exposure to oil or UV, rubber bushes harden, crack, or tear. Off-road knocks can also ovalise the sleeves. Typical giveaways are clunks over speed humps, steering vagueness, rear-end steer on throttle/brake, and uneven tyre wear. If the Terios feels twitchy in crosswinds or wanders on the motorway, tired bushes are high on the list.

Inspection is straightforward during routine servicing: every 20,000–30,000 kilometres (or annually), look for perishing, splitting, or movement when levering the arms. The front uses MacPherson struts with lower control arm bushes and stabiliser D-bushes/links