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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Mr Singh on 20 March 2012, 19:32:49

Title: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: Mr Singh on 20 March 2012, 19:32:49

Hi everyone,

I have been advised that my omega estates lower wishbones and track rod ends need replacing.

I have enquired at main dealer and have been quoted some very high prices.

Can anyone advise on alternative replacement brands which are cheaper but still excellent quality.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: Dr_X on 20 March 2012, 19:47:37

IMO Lemforder are the best for lower arms and trackrods.....http://www.eurocarparts.com/

Title: Re: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: Del Boy on 20 March 2012, 20:28:53

Lemforder :y

Title: Re: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: Entwood on 20 March 2012, 20:33:11

Lemforder

Another supplier

www.allgermanparts.co.uk

Title: Re: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 March 2012, 21:22:16

I would get the cheapest wishbones off Ebay (approx £50) the replace the front bushes with poly bushes (approx £40) and the rear bushes with genuine Vauxhall ones (approx £30) they will out last the Lemforder ones and work out cheaper :y

Title: Re: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: Entwood on 20 March 2012, 21:26:09

Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 March 2012, 21:22:16

I would get the cheapest wishbones off Ebay (approx £50) the replace the front bushes with poly bushes (approx £40) and the rear bushes with genuine Vauxhall ones (approx £30) they will out last the Lemforder ones and work out cheaper :y

Good idea Pete ... IF you have access to the press/drifts that you'll need to press them in .... I think its a 10 tonne press needed ???  :(

Title: Re: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 March 2012, 21:30:42

Quote from: Entwood on 20 March 2012, 21:26:09

Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 March 2012, 21:22:16

I would get the cheapest wishbones off Ebay (approx £50) the replace the front bushes with poly bushes (approx £40) and the rear bushes with genuine Vauxhall ones (approx £30) they will out last the Lemforder ones and work out cheaper :y

Good idea Pete ... IF you have access to the press/drifts that you'll need to press them in .... I think its a 10 tonne press needed ???  :(

I was going to do a set or two but moneys a bit tight at the mo ::)

Title: Re: Alternatives to Vx parts
Post by: feeutfo on 20 March 2012, 22:56:09

Lemforder via allgermanparts. Cheaper and more reliable source the ecp.Unless you have the resources to swap bushes out of course.

Or Febi seem reasonable for track rod ends.