* Update *
Just got the new wishbones. They were ordered from
www.vauxcentre.co.uk. I am impressed with the service, they were ordered online yesterday at midday and arrived early this morning. However, I am less impressed with the actual product...
Firstly, it was very poorly packaged, squeezed into a too-small cardboard box with bit of the wishbone protruding from the sides.
Secondly, it has no manufacturing marking whatsoever. The manufacturer's code appear to be SSA2007 and SSA2008, but a search on the Internet did not come up with anything. They are also labelled as 'OPEL' not Vauxhall, so clearly an import. The only other bit of information are the equivalent GM and QH part numbers.
There is also no marking on the rubber bushes. What normally happens is that the company that makes the arm itself usually buys the rubber bushes from someone else, and you would then expect to see the rubber manufacturer's code on the bushes.
Thirdly, the wishbones, although clearly new, have some signs of rough treatment, with few scratches and bits of exposed metal showing. This is not very encouraging by itself, but what is even more worrying is that the paint seem to be flaking and peeling very easily, so the wishbones will rust very quickly.... might give them a Hammerite coat before installing them.
I guess I can't complain though, they cost £25 each as opposed to Vx which I understand are in the region of £200(?) each... hope they will last.
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