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Johnboy
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Wishbone Bushes & Bump Stops
« on: Dec 21st, 2006, 3:05pm » |
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Going to have a go at changing these over the Christmas and New Year period.
Some advice is needed before i start the job.
I am looking to order the parts from forpartsuk.I am going to fit new bushes on both sides.
Do i need to order two front and two rear bushes or are they the same.
Also, after the service last year the garage wrote on the bottom of the invoice, both bump stops perished.
Has anyone changed these before and if so, what problems if any can i expect.
Thanks
John
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harry.m1byt
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Re: Wishbone Bushes & Bump Stops
« Reply #1 on: Dec 21st, 2006, 4:19pm » |
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The front wishbones rear bush is completely different to those at the front. The rears are a quick easy job and as it happens the most likely to be in need replacement.
Why not just change the rears and whilst fitting them, check the condition of the front ones?
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Johnboy
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Re: Wishbone Bushes & Bump Stops
« Reply #2 on: Dec 21st, 2006, 4:26pm » |
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Thanks Harry,
Will let you know how i get on.
Any advice on the bump stops.
Thanks
John
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mr._floppy
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Re: Wishbone Bushes & Bump Stops
« Reply #3 on: Dec 21st, 2006, 6:22pm » |
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The bump stops on the rear suspension ?
Mine have gone too, luckily the MOT tester didn't spot 'em ( or ignored 'em, it's debateable whether they are part of the MOT anyway.)
Not cheap, £20 each, fiddly to fit though, if you've got nimble thin fingers and some soapy water you can fit them through the expanded coils of the rear springs.
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Jim
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Re: Wishbone Bushes & Bump Stops
« Reply #4 on: Dec 22nd, 2006, 12:20am » |
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Not very difficult to fit, large screwdriver helped as well. 5 minutes each. Not part of MOT so not a safety concern., but FMC don't fit them to look nice.
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mr._floppy
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Re: Wishbone Bushes & Bump Stops
« Reply #5 on: Dec 22nd, 2006, 11:03am » |
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The bump stops tend to rot as the trailing arm spring cavity fills with mucky water.
Make sure the drain holes are clear.
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Johnboy
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Re: Wishbone Bushes & Bump Stops
« Reply #6 on: Dec 22nd, 2006, 2:53pm » |
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Thanks Jim and Mr floppy, for your advice.
I presume it's the bump stops on the rear suspension.
It was noted on the last service, as a job for the future as a precaution.
Are there any bump stops on the front suspension 
Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year.
Happy Motoring
John
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