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[feeutfo]

These are Colin G's wishbone rear bushes, purchased on eBay, manufacturer unknown.



Colin fitted these himself, drove the car round the block and the car felt odd. Re examination revealed the rear bush shown had ripped very badly almost instantly, as shown in the picture.

The replacement Lemforder items i fitted for him now come date stamped, so we can see how old they are. This should stop euro car parts and the like flogging us wb's that could have been on the shelf for years for all we know.

[StuntS]

that's shocking!

[omega3000]

  what a mess

[geoffr70]

Hope he gets his money back

[Elite Pete]

Thats terrible in such a short time. IIRC the genuine Vauxhall rear bushes are only about £15 each.

[feeutfo]

Thats a good point Pete.

The above statement is based on the general assumption that the vast majority of members will not have access to a capable press, and therefor will be looking to buy complete wishbones fitted like for like on the drive.
 I'm also assuming those that do have access to a press will want to fit Lemforder/vx rear bushes anyway for durability, and will be aware of checking wb ball joints for play before proceeding with said press etc etc...

Obviously if a member has access to a press there's saving to be made by buying bushes individually. Provided suitable drifts can be acquired 

[Seth]

Are the wishbones themselves intact though Chris?

Am looking for a pair to recondition, as I've got the necessary bushes and ball-joints in stock here.
Will poly-bush the fronts.

[feeutfo]

Are the wishbones themselves intact though Chris?

Am looking for a pair to recondition, as I've got the necessary bushes and ball-joints in stock here.
Will poly-bush the fronts.

oh yeah, might be worth a pm to Colin, if he hasn't had a refund or doesn't want to refurb them himself.

[feeutfo]

Although I should add, the ball joints did seem exceptionally stiff, compared to new ones I've seen.

[Darth Loo-knee]

Although I do know someone who fitted Lemforder wishbones about a year ago, which are now in need of changing.
Personally I would not fit Lemforder to my own car either.

[feeutfo]

Although I do know someone who fitted Lemforder wishbones about a year ago, which are now in need of changing.
Personally I would not fit Lemforder to my own car either.

And the alternative is...?

[Abiton]

Alternative.

Genuine bushes (or poly front, gen rear).  Probably best/cheapest to go to andyc for the genuine articles.
Any old secondhand knackered wishbones (how hard can they be to obtain!)

Some improvised fitting kit:









Some musclepower.

No press.

Probably won't have the Omega much longer so the drifts will be on offer for just postage cost in due course.  Can be borrowed in the meantime.

[feeutfo]

I can see that working well on the rear bush, but IME the tonnage needed can vary from 7 to 12 tonnes when pressing the front bush. So "may" be problematic perhaps, although its obviously worked for your good self.

I suppose being belt and braces, that threaded method for the rear bush and pollys for the front bush would be a guaranteed way of tefurbing, provided the ball joints are ok of course.

But I still say, if replacing wishbones fit Lemforder. Refurbing is another story, not all members will want or have the confidence to refurb.

Good job though.

[feeutfo]

But on the subject of refurbing, getting the rear bush out is a challenge ime. I used many drill bits, due to the buld shape of the centre spacer.

[serek]

Although I do know someone who fitted Lemforder wishbones about a year ago, which are now in need of changing.
Personally I would not fit Lemforder to my own car either.

+1
I buy cheap ones from ebay 50£ pair and they ok for 40K miles or more