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cmeonthemove

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Wishbone bushes
« on: 27 January 2010, 18:35:05 »
OK me & Daz are trying to decipher which bushes on the front wishbones needs replacing. From what I can gather from the garage the bushes that have gone are where the rear bushes on the front wishbones on the front suspension meet the chassis via a ball joint & flange pad. Does anyone know if these bushes are related to the steering idler or track rods?
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Re: Wishbone bushes
« Reply #1 on: 27 January 2010, 18:46:58 »
Does your steering drag you all over the place when you hit any kind of camber?
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Re: Wishbone bushes
« Reply #2 on: 27 January 2010, 18:48:35 »
No but I get a knocking sound when braking on rough surface or going over harsher speed bumps. This topic came up when the garage were inspecting the car pre-MoT.
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Re: Wishbone bushes
« Reply #3 on: 27 January 2010, 18:54:59 »
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OK me & Daz are trying to decipher which bushes on the front wishbones needs replacing. From what I can gather from the garage the bushes that have gone are where the rear bushes on the front wishbones on the front suspension meet the chassis via a ball joint & flange pad. Does anyone know if these bushes are related to the steering idler or track rods?

nope not related, although the movement caused by failed bushes will need to be corected by the steering which will involve the track rod ends and steering idler.

Just change the wishbones usually...?
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Re: Wishbone bushes
« Reply #4 on: 27 January 2010, 19:04:39 »
Yes I've just now spoken to Daz and we have decided to change the wishbones anyway. Thanks for your help.
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Re: Wishbone bushes
« Reply #5 on: 27 January 2010, 19:12:02 »
Best option IMHO just make sure you use decent ones and not cheap pattern s**t. Daz wouldn't fit crap anyway  :y
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