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I_want_an_Omega

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Wishbone life expectancy
« on: 03 May 2010, 08:14:39 »

Hi,

What are various peoples experiences with how long lower front wishbones last?

I'm sure mine are the originals @ 74k .......

Thanks ........ Rob
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #1 on: 03 May 2010, 08:35:34 »

Just changed my fronts (well Daz did) after 118k, judging by the state of them I think these were the originals. You'll know if they're on their way out by a knocking noise on speed bumps or rough ground.
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #2 on: 03 May 2010, 08:50:56 »

Mine are still appear to be the originals with 155k and 1998 so have done very well.
I do have a new set of Lemforders I found going at a good price some months ago along with drop links,but have not got around to fitting them as the strange noise I had back in the depths of winter going over bumps from cold has now gone,so have not had cause to do them as yet.
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #3 on: 03 May 2010, 08:58:54 »

mine look original, as do shocks 140k  :-X
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #4 on: 03 May 2010, 09:47:25 »

35K miles and still no problem..but imo depends on your daily road and driving style..
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #5 on: 03 May 2010, 10:13:34 »

Estate tractors bones are ok, droplinks maybe need doing :-/ as recently said it's just passed MOT last week. All originals from info I have on the SH 117k

Saloon feels much tighter up front, so the're good just a new steering idler on there, so everything on there original 92k.

Mick ;)
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2010, 16:01:54 »

Rob,
my migs 9 years old with just over 91K on the clock, had to replace front wishbones last week as it failed its MOT due to them. Got new ones on and the front end feels much tighter and precis.

Dave

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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #7 on: 03 May 2010, 20:03:06 »

1997 saloon 134k done last sept. Ruined a good tyre, a bead of canvas appeared after the journey from Alicante.... No thumping now. Do both sides. I changed the original  shocks as well.
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #8 on: 03 May 2010, 20:16:49 »

Had a set from Autovaux, they were on the car for 12K and felt fine right up to the point that I decided to do a Torvill and Dean impression in that Elite.

The next Elite had a set of 'Buy parts By' wishbones on that lasted less than 5K and were completely shot (would never go near the place for wishbones again). Now has GM wishbones with Meryle bushes and Delphi ball joints and is much much better (Just a bit of effort to refurbish them).

The Tractor has genuine Lemforder wishbones on it which i'm hoping will last well.
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #9 on: 03 May 2010, 20:22:36 »

Havnt had to change mine yet,and thats a bloody surprise judging by the pot holes over ere!! :-*
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #10 on: 03 May 2010, 22:05:36 »

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Had a set from Autovaux, they were on the car for 12K and felt fine right up to the point that I decided to do a Torvill and Dean impression in that Elite.

The next Elite had a set of 'Buy parts By' wishbones on that lasted less than 5K and were completely shot (would never go near the place for wishbones again). Now has GM wishbones with Meryle bushes and Delphi ball joints and is much much better (Just a bit of effort to refurbish them).

The Tractor has genuine Lemforder wishbones on it which i'm hoping will last well.
Where can you get the lemforder wishbones from ?
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #11 on: 03 May 2010, 22:20:11 »

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Had a set from Autovaux, they were on the car for 12K and felt fine right up to the point that I decided to do a Torvill and Dean impression in that Elite.

The next Elite had a set of 'Buy parts By' wishbones on that lasted less than 5K and were completely shot (would never go near the place for wishbones again). Now has GM wishbones with Meryle bushes and Delphi ball joints and is much much better (Just a bit of effort to refurbish them).

The Tractor has genuine Lemforder wishbones on it which i'm hoping will last well.
Where can you get the lemforder wishbones from ?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1269459371/all

Take a look at the 1st reply.  The quy in question is really helpfull, I will be buying mine off him.   :y
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #13 on: 03 May 2010, 22:28:47 »

im looking at some from vauxhall world parts ,there by febi bilstein at £61.83 a side. Has anyone had these before?
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Re: Wishbone life expectancy
« Reply #14 on: 03 May 2010, 23:29:04 »

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im looking at some from vauxhall world parts ,there by febi bilstein at £61.83 a side. Has anyone had these before?

I would go with the lemforders for the same money.  :y
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