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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Jsomega on 11 September 2019, 14:32:17
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I am trying to locate a new rear suspension arm for offside or 2 , to replace, as can't be adjusted for tracking. Anyone know where or if new ones are available? Or will it have to be second hand? Have been searching but no joy so far.
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I think new ones can be about £100 each, so no smallfry, however they should last donkeys years - a lot longer than front on cars which are really a service item.
However used can be had, and as above, should last a good while. The main issue is you need heat to free them up, clean the threads etc to allow for adjustment. I assume this is your issue. If you're able remove, get round to a garage to warm them, grease them up and refit, it's the threads that tend to go through rust, rather than the balljoints. :y
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The mechanic has tried heating but no joy. Can you suggest anywhere for new/used or is it just a question of searching?
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The mechanic has tried heating but no joy. Can you suggest anywhere for new/used or is it just a question of searching?
German and US eBay, ideally with the part numbers :y three pieces to each arm, and they aren't sided :y
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I have 2 bought new a few years ago for just this eventuality, and No, I don't carry them in the car, 'just in case.' ::)
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The mechanic has tried heating but no joy. Can you suggest anywhere for new/used or is it just a question of searching?
Get them red hot, crack lock nuts off, then undo rods with a back and forth movement.
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Once removed, and heated as above, it becomes easier. :y
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Will go and do some searching on non UK sites tonight and will pass on comments regarding trying to loosen, thanks everyone much appreciated? I am not prepared to give up on my car as it has been so good and wear and tear happens to us all at some point!
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I had to replace mine where they had seized, and the heat+adjustment with it on the car had deformed one of them. I think I paid about £80 each, from a dealer.
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I bought a pair of Lemforder ones for £100 a couple of years ago. Cant remember where from though, apart from it was online.
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Lemforder part number is 1624301
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEMFORDER-16243-01-LEFT-AND-RIGHT-TRACK-CONTROL-ARM-WISHBONE/303006834302?epid=249745458&hash=item468c9d5e7e:g:nHUAAOSwlelcH~lq (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEMFORDER-16243-01-LEFT-AND-RIGHT-TRACK-CONTROL-ARM-WISHBONE/303006834302?epid=249745458&hash=item468c9d5e7e:g:nHUAAOSwlelcH~lq)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspension-Control-Arm-LEMFORDER-16243-01-for-Opel/401666092368?epid=1326745748&hash=item5d852a2d50:i:401666092368 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspension-Control-Arm-LEMFORDER-16243-01-for-Opel/401666092368?epid=1326745748&hash=item5d852a2d50:i:401666092368)
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Not a bad price, given their projected lifespan.