Trying to identfy Anti Roll Bar Bush Manufacturer

[Peewee]

Can anyone identify the manufacturer from what I guess may be their logo on this ARB bush?? - goose or swan maybe?
Photo is of a BMW OEM front 25.5mm ARB bush that I bought recently from BMW - p/n 31351090268.
I'm looking for equivalent rear 16mm ones (p/n 33551136059), but BMW have them listed as 'No Longer Available' (NLA) and don't have a manufacturers name. So I thought that if I can identify who the manufacturer is I could try and contact them directly - if they're still in business that is!
I can't find any on the aftermarket equivalents from the usual suspects either.
Poly bushes do seem to be available, but prefer to stick with rubber if I can.
Any information or suggestions would be most welcome - thanks!
Peter

 

[AntStark]

Have you tried doing a google reverse image search .. you may need a clearer picture of the logo

 

[Peewee]

I didn't know you could do that. I'll try and give it a go.

 

[AntStark]

Technology eh

 

[Peewee]

Wow - that's impressive! I've even impressed myself in being able to use it!!
Got a much better image of just the logo on Google Lens by magnifying to fill the frame it but all results were for archaelogical remains - LOL!!!
Good try though - thanks,
I will be able to go around identifying all sorts of things now....................

 

[Peewee]

Found this on t'internet:-
Bird flying the opposite way! - so not sure now if it's a manufacturuers logo or not.
It's a BMW OEM 13.5mm ARB bush though.
Not sure what 'HNX' is either.

 

[Duncodin]

Part 33551136059 seems to be a mini part?

https://www.mini-spare-parts.co.uk/mini-cars/assignment_spare_parts/33551136059

 

[Peewee]

Many thanks, I'll make contact and see. Realoem etc doesn't pick up parts common with other BMW marques e.g. Mini.
I've tried other BMW online suppliers who will seemingly have this in stock and accept online order for them, but once you place your order, they then say it's not available and return your money! Their websites are clearly not updated with current BMW warehouse stock.

 

[AntStark]

Worth £6 to see if one of these fits

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Peewee]

Nice one - I'll get underneath and measure mine up to rule it in or out first. It looks like it may be bit smaller than the Z3 one but you never know.
Thanks for looking for me,

 

[Stevo7682]

The oe part number above for the rear says fitted to 2.2 and 3.0 z3 rear , the E32 750ils ( 88-94) and E34 5 series touring ( 90-96) every petrol and diesel from 520 up to 540

 

[Duncodin]

But then I don't agree with your reluctance to use poly bushes. You won't feel any hardness in the ride if you just poly the anti-roll bar.

 

[Peewee]

Yes I agree with you and that will be my fallback solution if all other options lead to nothing. It just goes against the OEM mantra I have for refurbishing the car. I'll have to get used to it I guess!
Interestingly, out of all the aftermarket rubber bush manufacturers I've contacted, Febi Bilstein were the most responsive and were receptive to producing 'No Longer Available' OEM bushes in the future if there were sufficient enquiries for them. Don't hold your breath though..........

 

[Nodzed]

You sure its 16mm plenty at 18mm and 15mm

 

[Peewee]

Yes, 16mm on the Sport suspension, 15mm on non Sport. As @Stevo7682 points out, 16mm are used on several other BMW models as well as some Mini ones. It just seems odd to me that many sizes are available, just not 16mm ones.

 

[Nodzed]

Can anyone identify the manufacturer from what I guess may be their logo on this ARB bush?? - goose or swan maybe?
Photo is of a BMW OEM front 25.5mm ARB bush that I bought recently from BMW - p/n 31351090268.
I'm looking for equivalent rear 16mm ones (p/n 33551136059), but BMW have them listed as 'No Longer Available' (NLA) and don't have a manufacturers name. So I thought that if I can identify who the manufacturer is I could try and contact them directly - if they're still in business that is!
I can't find any on the aftermarket equivalents from the usual suspects either.
Poly bushes do seem to be available, but prefer to stick with rubber if I can.
Any information or suggestions would be most welcome - thanks!
Peter

Sytners Stevenage online. I have used them before.

Worth a try
Also I am pretty sure its the same part number for the 5 and 7 series.

BMW Z3 Stabilizer rubber mounting. D=16MM - 33551136059 | Sytner Stevenage BMW, Stevenage Hertfordshire

Stabilizer rubber mounting. D=16MM. BMW Z3. Genuine BMW Part - 33551136059 (33-55-1-136-059). Ships from Sytner Stevenage BMW, Stevenage Hertfordshire

www.sytnerstevenagebmwparts.co.uk

 

[Peewee]

Many thanks for that, but I've tried them and despite what they say online, BMW don't actually have any. They're the ones that took my order and then cancelled it saying they couldn't get them - 'that part is now no longer available from BMW with no stock left showing and no alternatives'.

 

[Nodzed]

Many thanks for that, but I've tried them and despite what they say online, BMW don't actually have any. They're the ones that took my order and then cancelled it saying they couldn't get them - 'that part is now no longer available from BMW with no stock left showing and no alternatives'.

Well it looks like powerflex or similar then. Better option IMO anyway. Good luck and hope you find what you need.

 

[Pingu]

I suspect Lemforder may have been the original manufacturer. As with many German companies, it is now part of ZF.

You can use the ZF catalogue with your registration number and get some details on the "LEMFÖRDER Mounting, stabiliser bar"

Find the Right Spare Part Quickly With the ZF Aftermarket Catalog

Which spare part fits which vehicle? Find out about all spare parts catalogs that are available free of chargeonline, as a print version or in PDF format.

aftermarket.zf.com

 

[Duncodin]

Yes I agree with you and that will be my fallback solution if all other options lead to nothing. It just goes against the OEM mantra I have for refurbishing the car. I'll have to get used to it . . .

Powerflex do black bushes as well as 'heritage' dark grey. So should be able to get a classic look