[elvin315]

UPDATE:

Another installment in my search for better Catera handling. I have found alternatives to the stock GM bushings among them a few polyurethane bushings. The rear/vertical bushing in the front control arm is still eluding me. There are springs and struts/shocks too. Even a tool to pull the old bushings out and the new ones in. Below is what I have found so far. I can't say how any of these components will affect your ride quality or handling. I can only say that they will fit.

Homemade Bearing Tool (Removal/Installation)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ5FkOoT5QE
Simple homemade tool to pull the bushings out & in.

Ingalls Engineering Camber Adjusting Bolt: part # IEC-I-81260
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...D81260&FROM=MG
Eccentric bolts to increase camber range for lowered front suspension.

Meyle Bushings BMW E34/M5 HD Bushings: part # 31121136607MY
http://www.germanautosalvage.com/services4.html
Heavy Duty rubber front horizontal BMW/M5 bushing for Omega/Catera.

Meyle Bushings (Opel Omega)
Front Horizontal Bushing 58.5mm: part # 614 035 0016
Rear Vertical Bushing 48.5mm: part # 614 035 0010
Rear Outer Bushing 45mm: part # 614 042 0003
Rear Outer Bushing 43mm: part # 614 042 0004
http://www.meyle.com/Home/applicatio...a=14201772640&
Rubber bushings for the Opel Omega/Catera. I have sent emails to Meyle and German Auto Salvage asking whether these bushings are Heavy Duty. No answer yet.

Meyle Control Arms w/bushings & ball joints: part # 616 050 0017(Left) - 616 050 0018(Right)
New wishbones loaded with Meyle rubber bushings & balljoint.
http://www.meyle.com/Home/applicatio...a=14201772640&

NOTE:
Meyle makes a large range of replacement parts for the Opel Omega that we can use in our Cateras.
Use their search engine and leave the the last box [select...(not required)].

Korman Autoworks:
BMW M5 (E34) Heavy-Duty Thrust Rod Bushings: Part # 3112567
http://www.kormanfastbmw.com/m5m6susp.htm
Heavy Duty BMW/M5 bushing for Catera front/horizontal control arm bushing.

Powerflex BMW E34/M5: part # PFF5-601 (polyurethane)
http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products....y=9&submit1=GO
Polyurethane front horizontal BMW/M5 bushing for Omega/Catera.

Whiteline Rear Suspension Bushing: part # KCA384 (polyurethane/eccentric) rear outer position only
http://www.globalperformanceparts.co...ons/KCA384.pdf
Provides a camber adjustment range of +/-1.0 degree from base settings for lowered rear suspension (outer position only).

SuperPro Rear Suspension Bushing: part # SPF0877K (polyurethane/eccentric)
http://www.superpro.com.au/download/4381.link
Provides a camber adjustment range of +/-1.0 degree from base settings for lowered rear suspension (outer position only).

Intrax Lowering Springs: Part # INT-25-1-001
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...%2D001&FROM=MG
Lower the car 1.6 inch (40.6mm) front and 1.4 inch (35.5mm) rear.

VOGTLAND Lowering Springs: part # 955120
http://vogtlandsuspension.com/p71/Ca...duct_info.html
Lower the car 1.2 inch (30mm) F&R.

Eibach Lowering Springs: part # E-6532-140
http://www.eibach-uk.com/
Lower the car 1.2 inches (30mm) F&R.

Koni Sport Struts & Shocks:
-Sport Strut: part # 8610-1315Sport (insert in OE strut)
-Sport Shock: part # 80-2591Sport (must disable self leveling)
http://store.summitracing.com
Struts firm. Sport ride. Adjustable for rebound.
Shocks firm. Sport ride. (non air shock).

KYB GR2:
-Strut: # 334903
-Strut Mount: part # SM5285
-Shock Mount: part # SM5287
-Strut Boot: part # SB101
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2001
OEM soft ride. No adjustments.

Monroe Sensatrac:
-Strut: part # 71503
-Strut Mount: part # 903932
-Strut Boot: part # 63619
http://www.shockwarehouse.com
OEM soft ride. No adjustments.

Monroe Max-Air Shocks:
Rear Air Shocks: part # MA825
For use with self leveling.
http://catalog.tenneco.com/monroe/shockSelector.do

Elvin