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Title: wishbone bushes
Post by: mr ICE man on 06 June 2010, 22:53:57

my wishbone bushes are not good but the wishbones are and the ball joint is fine,the car has been sitting for ages,is it possible to just replace the bushes or do i need to replace the whole thing?both sides need doing.thsnks  all
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Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 June 2010, 22:58:10

It is possible to replace just the bushes but needs a press.

Replacing the whole wishbone is easier :y

Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2010, 09:05:00

Last time, I did just the bushes, using GM bushes. Cost around £50 for the 4 bushes IIRC, plus I owe Mr DTM a pint for the use of his (now broken) press....

Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: mr ICE man on 07 June 2010, 13:39:44

Is it possible to do it by using another means?such as a hefty vice etc?

Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: Boditza on 07 June 2010, 13:45:58

i did mine with lemforder ones.. you really need a good press, 24tons press. even with that it is possible not to work because they are solded if they haven't been changed for a long time. i had to burn them first because they wouldn't come off even after 28tons of force :(

Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 June 2010, 14:16:34

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Is it possible to do it by using another means?such as a hefty vice etc?

Unlikely TBH... As stated, they can need a lot of persuading to get the old ones out. You're better off replacing the whole wishbone as if the bushes are gone there's a good chance the ball joints will fail in the near future too. ;)

IMHO, new wishbones and a trip to WIM (or associated place) for full geometry setup is the best way to go :y

Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: Radar on 07 June 2010, 14:18:10

I remember reading you can fit polybushes which do not require a press but just push in. Worst ways you just need to hacksaw the old ones out. Maybe someone can confirm?

Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: Abiton on 07 June 2010, 14:32:07

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Is it possible to do it by using another means?such as a hefty vice etc?

Yes:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1271634445/3#3

Title: Re: wishbone bushes
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 June 2010, 14:36:08

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I remember reading you can fit polybushes which do not require a press but just push in. Worst ways you just need to hacksaw the old ones out. Maybe someone can confirm?

Yep... Can be done. But as I said above... The ball joints will need doing in the future too, and you can put money on it being soon after fitting poly bushes!