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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Rizo on 31 July 2010, 12:21:58

Title: Rear suspension overhaul
Post by: Rizo on 31 July 2010, 12:21:58

planning on doing a complete rear suspension and subframe overhaul in a couple of weeks.

I have a few questions regarding some bushes.

Can i fit the cheaper carlton subframe to chassis mounts?

The long threaded adjuster bar that goes from near the diff to the bottom of the hub carrier is called? trailing arm?

I have planned on removing one wishbone setup at a time, repainting, re-bushing and undersealing the rear of the car.
I would like to replace all the bushes in the arm but would you do that?

I dont plan of getting rid of the car at all as its a weekend toy.

Thanks
Rizo

Title: Re: Rear suspension overhaul
Post by: RobG on 31 July 2010, 13:30:34

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planning on doing a complete rear suspension and subframe overhaul in a couple of weeks.

I have a few questions regarding some bushes.

Can i fit the cheaper carlton subframe to chassis mounts?

The long threaded adjuster bar that goes from near the diff to the bottom of the hub carrier is called? trailing arm?

I have planned on removing one wishbone setup at a time, repainting, re-bushing and undersealing the rear of the car.
I would like to replace all the bushes in the arm but would you do that?

I dont plan of getting rid of the car at all as its a weekend toy.

Thanks
Rizo

Nope, use these
http://www.vauxhallworldparts.com/partsearch/partdetail.php?partid=857

Title: Re: Rear suspension overhaul
Post by: lee4206 on 31 July 2010, 15:54:24

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planning on doing a complete rear suspension and subframe overhaul in a couple of weeks.
I have a few questions regarding some bushes.

Can i fit the cheaper carlton subframe to chassis mounts?

The long threaded adjuster bar that goes from near the diff to the bottom of the hub carrier is called? trailing arm?

I have planned on removing one wishbone setup at a time, repainting, re-bushing and undersealing the rear of the car.
I would like to replace all the bushes in the arm but would you do that?
I dont plan of getting rid of the car at all as its a weekend toy.

Thanks
Rizo

Snap  im planning on doing mine this week but im going to remove the whole subframe and sorting the rust to the floor/chassis rails .

I was going to replace all the bushes as well but its not going to be cheap..  I've got part nos and prices for most of the bushes if you want them.
lee