Front control arm bushes

[chuckmiester]

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.

 

[synthedup]

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.

Not a hard job to do.

If they want silly money tell them you will sort it yourself, i'm only in Rotherham if you need a hand.

 

[chuckmiester]

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.

Not a hard job to do.

If they want silly money tell them you will sort it yourself, i'm only in Rotherham if you need a hand.

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.

 

[synthedup]

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.

Not a hard job to do.

If they want silly money tell them you will sort it yourself, i'm only in Rotherham if you need a hand.

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.

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]

Not a hard job to do.

If they want silly money tell them you will sort it yourself, i'm only in Rotherham if you need a hand.

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.

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.

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.
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)

 

[synthedup]

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.

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.

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.
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)

They're just a very tight fit.

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