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Title: wishbone bushes.
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 15 January 2010, 22:45:57

Ok i know its probably been covered a million times,but whats the best way do go about changing these bushes,do i go for uprated polybushes or standard.Also in the haynes book of 'dangle berries' it says you need a press to remove em,is this correct. :-/

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 January 2010, 22:53:39

They are a git to press in / out of the wishbones. You will need a substantial press. The best way is to buy a pair of pattern wishbones with bushes installed.

Kevin

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: Martin_1962 on 15 January 2010, 23:09:19

See Turks polybush install - didn't even remove th eball joints

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: feeutfo on 15 January 2010, 23:41:45

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See Turks polybush install - didn't even remove th eball joints

is there a link Martin?

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: Martin_1962 on 15 January 2010, 23:53:39

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See Turks polybush install - didn't even remove th eball joints

is there a link Martin?

PM Turk :y

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: feeutfo on 15 January 2010, 23:59:34

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Ok i know its probably been covered a million times,but whats the best way do go about changing these bushes,do i go for uprated polybushes or standard.Also in the haynes book of 'dangle berries' it says you need a press to remove em,is this correct. :-/

Well, to me. as i've mentioned on other threads recently, and taking time effort cost and long term reliability into account, i think the best way is to buy a pair of complete wishbones made by lemforder and fit those as a straight new for old swap. However i'm not familiar with the poly bush thing.

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: razzo on 16 January 2010, 11:21:06

The bushes can be cut out if you are careful & you don't need a press to fit poly bushes. I got some pattern wishbones, removed the bushes, fitted poly & still got change from £100

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 16 January 2010, 13:31:42

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The bushes can be cut out if you are careful & you don't need a press to fit poly bushes. I got some pattern wishbones, removed the bushes, fitted poly & still got change from £100

Where did you get your polybushes from mate. :y

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: razzo on 16 January 2010, 14:04:56

http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products/Omega+B+1994-2003-2658/1.html

they had a big fire recently so may be worth a ring

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 17 January 2010, 22:49:38

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See Turks polybush install - didn't even remove th eball joints

Have you got the link martin? :y

Title: Re: wishbone bushes.
Post by: Martin_1962 on 17 January 2010, 23:33:48

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See Turks polybush install - didn't even remove th eball joints

Have you got the link martin? :y

PM Turk :y