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Front control arm bushes
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Front control arm bushes
Just had the car into sytners in Sheffield for a few bits looking at that are under the extended warranty. They’ve given the car a health check and found everything else to be I good condition apart from worn front control arm bushes, these aren’t covered under warranty. Just wondering if these are an easy diy job and the best place to buy these from.
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Not a hard job to do.chuckmiester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:58 am Just had the car into sytners in Sheffield for a few bits looking at that are under the extended warranty. They’ve given the car a health check and found everything else to be I good condition apart from worn front control arm bushes, these aren’t covered under warranty. Just wondering if these are an easy diy job and the best place to buy these from.
If they want silly money tell them you will sort it yourself, i'm only in Rotherham if you need a hand.
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Thanks for that.synthedup wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:40 amNot a hard job to do.chuckmiester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:58 am Just had the car into sytners in Sheffield for a few bits looking at that are under the extended warranty. They’ve given the car a health check and found everything else to be I good condition apart from worn front control arm bushes, these aren’t covered under warranty. Just wondering if these are an easy diy job and the best place to buy these from.
If they want silly money tell them you will sort it yourself, i'm only in Rotherham if you need a hand.
Just had a look on YouTube and looks really easy to do.
I’ll have a bash when I get it back home.
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Front control arm bushes
Sound, you will have to give the old bush a good smack with a lump hammer and chisel to get it off if you dont have the proper tool.chuckmiester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:02 amThanks for that.synthedup wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:40 amNot a hard job to do.chuckmiester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:58 am Just had the car into sytners in Sheffield for a few bits looking at that are under the extended warranty. They’ve given the car a health check and found everything else to be I good condition apart from worn front control arm bushes, these aren’t covered under warranty. Just wondering if these are an easy diy job and the best place to buy these from.
If they want silly money tell them you will sort it yourself, i'm only in Rotherham if you need a hand.
Just had a look on YouTube and looks really easy to do.
I’ll have a bash when I get it back home.
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Front control arm bushes
ok. I don’t think the bushes have been on that long. I remember the father in law having them fitted in the last 2 years.synthedup wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:23 amSound, you will have to give the old bush a good smack with a lump hammer and chisel to get it off if you dont have the proper tool.chuckmiester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:02 amThanks for that.
Just had a look on YouTube and looks really easy to do.
I’ll have a bash when I get it back home.
Does the bush need splitting to get it of or are they just a tight fit?
(The farther in law has very kindly given us the car)
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Front control arm bushes
They're just a very tight fit.chuckmiester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:56 amok. I don’t think the bushes have been on that long. I remember the father in law having them fitted in the last 2 years.synthedup wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:23 amSound, you will have to give the old bush a good smack with a lump hammer and chisel to get it off if you dont have the proper tool.chuckmiester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:02 am Thanks for that.
Just had a look on YouTube and looks really easy to do.
I’ll have a bash when I get it back home.
Does the bush need splitting to get it of or are they just a tight fit?
(The farther in law has very kindly given us the car)
Even after just 2 years they will be on there good. my advice would be to remove the two bolts and pull the arm down, then use a but of 2"x4" wood to put between the lower arm and the car so you can give it a a good firm smack