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[joff]

If you need a hand Nige i have done 3 sets this year with another to do in a few weeks/March. i have a set of Vauxhall ones in my garage i have just taken off my DTI which i can referb for you and stick polys on the front. I have a press that will do 6-10-20 tonn so can put the new back bushes in aswell, could also do a trade as i would like the use of your locking kit in March if poss i can call you this week if your free.

[Shackeng]

If you need a hand Nige i have done 3 sets this year with another to do in a few weeks/March. i have a set of Vauxhall ones in my garage i have just taken off my DTI which i can referb for you and stick polys on the front. I have a press that will do 6-10-20 tonn so can put the new back bushes in aswell, could also do a trade as i would like the use of your locking kit in March if poss i can call you this week if your free.

I was just about to volunteer you and your brilliant press Joff.

[Nick W]

Considering that changing rear bushes is a common requirement, and how little force it took to do mine in the press, perhaps it would be worth making some simple tooling to do the job with a bolt through the middle? I'd be happy to make such a thing, it would be a nice job for my new lathe when it arrives.

I'm thinking of two shaped discs, one smaller and the other larger than the bush to support it and the metal of the wishbone. This effectively what I knocked up to use in the press, but have sine reused them for other jobs. A bolt through the middle and a bit of work with a ratchet should see the bush removed/replaced with very little effort. This would be small and light enough that posting it to anyone who needed it wouldn't be a problem. I don't have a wishbone spare though, so would need to borrow one to construct and prove  the tool.

Any takers?

[tunnie]

Lemforder here on both my 3.2 and 2.2, with 3.2 fitted by Gixer and TB. Only covered around 7k on them, but if course like new at such low miles.

Likewise I lack the skill to fit wishbones.... well at least in the winter I do, if I had lots of time and a nice warm driveway I would have a go, especially on the 2.2 as there is far more room from above.

But I bought Lemforder and had WIM fit them on the 2.2, followed by a geo session on the 2.2. Not sure how many miles covered, but a fair bit, as I use the 2.2 far more due to 50+ MPG effectiveness.

As usual transformed the car, was a considerable expense on a 165k car. But worth it

I've been impressed with Meyle droplinks, which are also on both 2.2/3.2. Felt very solid compared to what they replaced, the thickness of the metal, everything.

Be good to see how you get on if you do take them, likewise I was tempted, but opted for known good ones.

[05omegav6]

Wishbones should be treated as a service item Especially as price is no guarantee of longevity

Seem to have reached an acceptable poly rear arrangement, but slightly harsher ride may be too high a price for maintenance free wishbones for some depends entirely how you drive and use your car tbh...

Personally, I would buy cheap and refurbish your existing ones ready for replacement in a years time. This does assume that your current wishbones are suitably manufactured, as some of the welds on some arms are nowhere near enough to support a stiffer bush. You're looking for 60% of the circumference of the rear bush, rather than the 35-45% of some

[tunnie]

Also the Meyle droplinks had a 4 year warranty? Do they apply the same to Wishbones?

[Entwood]

If you need a hand Nige i have done 3 sets this year with another to do in a few weeks/March. i have a set of Vauxhall ones in my garage i have just taken off my DTI which i can referb for you and stick polys on the front. I have a press that will do 6-10-20 tonn so can put the new back bushes in aswell, could also do a trade as i would like the use of your locking kit in March if poss i can call you this week if your free.

Now THAT sounds like a plan and a half...

I'm around all week (decorating ..  ) if you want to call - only time I'm out is walking "His Lordship". I'm sure we can come to a suitable arrangement where I provide beer tokens and use of locking kit ! 

Many thanks to everyone else as well 

[Entwood]

This plan develops nicely ...   many thanks to Joff for his offer, going ahead with that .. so

Polybushes purchased  from   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-B-94-03-Powerflex-Front-Wishbone-Front-Bushes-PFF80-902-/370765214130?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item56535431b2

Ball joints purchased from Venom  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=121024.30

Just need the rear bushes from Vx now ... can anyone confirm the part number >> MY (old) EPC shows

-BUSH, DAMPER, REAR  X1072224-  9156605

If that's correct I'll get them tomorrow from Skurrays ..

[YZ250]

My receipt, from about five weeks ago, for wishbone rear bushes from Skurrays shows:

Damper Bushings V0009156605 as you said. 

They have gone up a few quid since I last bought them on TC, £17.95 + vat each.

HTH

[Entwood]

My receipt, from about five weeks ago, for wishbone rear bushes from Skurrays shows:

Damper Bushings V0009156605 as you said. 

They have gone up a few quid since I last bought them on TC, £17.95 + vat each.

HTH

Brilliant .. many thanks ..

[Entwood]

Quick but very heartfelt thanks to Joff who has delivered to me a fully refurbished pair of original GM 'bones, with new GM ball joints, GM rear bushes and poly front bushes, and they've been cleaned up and painted as well.

All in all an excellent job  for "not-a-lot" of beer chits....

Just need a day of dry weather to change the things now ....

So, many thanks to Joff ... an "OOFer" of the best kind 

[joff]

Kind words Nige, anything to help