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[TheBoy]

How many people here have actually removed the front bush with the wb still on the car?

I certainly didn't bother removing them...  ...I haven't a press anyway, so little difference between sawing the old bushes out in a vice, and sawing them out on the car.

I did have the luxury of being able to get the car pretty high.

[feeutfo]

It's about 1 hour as side to fit polly with wishbones on the car.

Mine.
Kevin's
TB's
AA's
Think Master did his on the car.
Two other member's I've done for them on the drive.

I jack the car high enough to place ramps under the front wheels personally.

The rest is as master said.
Unbolt the front bush, pull the wishbone down and wedge it clear of the subframe.
Make room to pass a saw blade through the bush. I use a hole cutter to cut the rubber section out. Jig saw with metal blade works well enough to cut through the metal bands, this is the time consuming bit, as you have to be carefully not to cut the wishbone itself.

Once the old bush is removed it takes about two minutes to fit polly and bolt it back up.
it really is that simple if your carefull.

It really does amaze me how categorical some are about something they've never tried.

[feeutfo]

Should add, if using a hole cutter, be aware of the oil spraying out of the oil bladders in the bush. It gets hot and doesn't taste nice.

[geoffr70]

It's about 1 hour as side to fit polly with wishbones on the car.

Mine.
Kevin's
TB's
AA's
Think Master did his on the car.
Two other member's I've done for them on the drive.

I jack the car high enough to place ramps under the front wheels personally.

The rest is as master said.
Unbolt the front bush, pull the wishbone down and wedge it clear of the subframe.
Make room to pass a saw blade through the bush. I use a hole cutter to cut the rubber section out. Jig saw with metal blade works well enough to cut through the metal bands, this is the time consuming bit, as you have to be carefully not to cut the wishbone itself.

Once the old bush is removed it takes about two minutes to fit polly and bolt it back up.
it really is that simple if your carefull.

It really does amaze me how categorical some are about something they've never tried.

I don't think so.

It also really amazes me how some people on this forum are quick to jump down people's throats and tell them they're wrong and always try to get the last word in. Its not just me whos noticed either. I'm pointing out to the op that it would be easier for most people, with limited facilities and experience, like him it appears, to take the wishbone off and pb it.

I'm not being categorical, it seems you're touchy about anything anyone says that dares to differ slightly from your supreme methods. I think you should relax

[TheBoy]

Chill pills please guys.

Either method is possible (there was a post earlier that stated it was impossible to do it on the car, which is incorrect).  Personally, I would (and did) do it on the car, as it is quicker.  But thats personal choice.

[Shackeng]

How many people here have actually removed the front bush with the wb still on the car? I bet more have with it off. I think for all intents and purposes it is impossible, assuming you don't have your own personal pit and pit jack, or a car lift, and reciprocating saw.

I've just polybushed my elite a few days ago. With the car on stands on the drive like 99% of people will go this job, it's easier to just take it off, after all it's no great hardship once you've gone that far and it's only nuts and bolts. And it allows extra clearance and leverage when working on the old wishbone.

The video doesn't actually show the bush being removed, and it needs some bloody encouragement I can tell you, even with a few relief cuts.

Me for one, and having changed the wishbones completely twice, I found it far easier to fit the poly bush while the 'bone was still on the car.

[feeutfo]

It's about 1 hour as side to fit polly with wishbones on the car.

Mine.
Kevin's
TB's
AA's
Think Master did his on the car.
Two other member's I've done for them on the drive.

I jack the car high enough to place ramps under the front wheels personally.

The rest is as master said.
Unbolt the front bush, pull the wishbone down and wedge it clear of the subframe.
Make room to pass a saw blade through the bush. I use a hole cutter to cut the rubber section out. Jig saw with metal blade works well enough to cut through the metal bands, this is the time consuming bit, as you have to be carefully not to cut the wishbone itself.

Once the old bush is removed it takes about two minutes to fit polly and bolt it back up.
it really is that simple if your carefull.

It really does amaze me how categorical some are about something they've never tried.

I don't think so.

It also really amazes me how some people on this forum are quick to jump down people's throats and tell them they're wrong and always try to get the last word in. Its not just me whos noticed either. I'm pointing out to the op that it would be easier for most people, with limited facilities and experience, like him it appears, to take the wishbone off and pb it.

I'm not being categorical, it seems you're touchy about anything anyone says that dares to differ slightly from your supreme methods. I think you should relax

When you've tried it, come tell us about it. Until then....

IMO your miss guiding others. Bad advice. No more equipment is needed with wishbones on the car. Plus hours of labour is saved, provided the rear bush is sound of course.
Sigh....

[TheBoy]

Right, locking.

FFS, can't we just be nice to each other, and less defensive. Or aggressive.

Jeez