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Title: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: unclelicklug on 29 August 2010, 10:44:58
Hello all - I replaced both front wishbones sometime last year, now I have soggy pulling steering again - garage says one of the wishbones is u/s already.
They were bought off ebay, can't remember who the seller was.
I've seen Vauxspares have these at £25.00 which seems reasonable, but is the quality OK?

Thanks...
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Jimbob on 29 August 2010, 10:46:04
A lot of us are currently favouring Lemforder wishbones :

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/cat_277900-Steering-and-suspension-components.html
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Andy H on 29 August 2010, 11:04:13
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A lot of us are currently favouring Lemforder wishbones :

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/cat_277900-Steering-and-suspension-components.html
I bought a pair from AllGerman about a month ago. Arrived a couple of days after I ordered them :y
Before I fitted them my car was hopping in and out of the lorry ruts on the motorway like a terrier chasing rabbits. I have driven 2000 miles since and the tramlining is almost totally cured.

I did set the camber to -1deg10' both sides (it had been -2deg and -2deg40') so that probably helped :)
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Seth on 29 August 2010, 11:04:51
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A lot of us are currently favouring Lemforder wishbones :

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/cat_277900-Steering-and-suspension-components.html

Seconded :y
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: All German Parts ltd on 29 August 2010, 11:36:39
Morning guys, I hope you dont mind a shameless plug from All German Parts[www.allgermanparts.co.uk] but we are offering 10% on everything if you use AUGBH10 at the checkout, but this is only valid until midnight Monday.
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: unclelicklug on 29 August 2010, 12:31:43
No chance of an even more shameless 20%??  :) :)
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: All German Parts ltd on 29 August 2010, 12:37:00
It's not DFS 'double discount' time..
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: feeutfo on 29 August 2010, 15:24:25
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It's not DFS 'double discount' time..
;D recommend Jason personally. Good service.  :y
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: beemerdevil on 29 August 2010, 15:54:09
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A lot of us are currently favouring Lemforder wishbones :

http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/cat_277900-Steering-and-suspension-components.html

Seconded :y
thirded - they are spot on  :y :y
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: iggy21uk on 29 August 2010, 15:58:13
Sometime ago I bought some Meyle wishbone bushes form All German Parts, good service & happy with price  :y

Think I will take advantage of the 10%  bank hol discount  thanks Jason  :D
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: unclelicklug on 29 August 2010, 17:21:45
Two wishbones ordered...thanks Jason
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 30 August 2010, 03:11:05
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Morning guys, I hope you dont mind a shameless plug from All German Parts[www.allgermanparts.co.uk] but we are offering 10% on everything if you use AUGBH10 at the checkout, but this is only valid until midnight Monday.

Nice one Jason  :y
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: red_baron on 30 August 2010, 12:35:07
ebay
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: unclelicklug on 30 August 2010, 12:40:58
Yes - my last ones were bought on ebay but they haven't lasted and my chances of any comeback are minimal...so my new policy is to look for recommendation if possible.....
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: iggy21uk on 30 August 2010, 17:49:21
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ebay

From Far East - Quality unknown ???

Ebay two year warranty -  no-way

10% discount offer finishes tonite  ;)
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: All German Parts ltd on 30 August 2010, 21:36:47
Good evening Gents, just to thank those who have taken up the Bank holiday 10% discount offer and let you know that these will be despatched as soon as we get back to work tomorrow and all being well you should receive the day after. It does seem that the offer has been a success and I will try to get some other specials sorted for you. Probably Sachs springs and shock absorbers, and TRW brake discs, pads and calipers.
Thanks again for the positive feedback and messages on the forum/with orders : )
Jason :y
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: iggy21uk on 01 September 2010, 20:16:25
Thanks for the good service Jason. Will be interested to know if you can supply the Conti cam belt kit at a good price  :)

Also the other bits for the Omega you may offer
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: unclelicklug on 02 September 2010, 10:36:18
Thanks Jason - I can confirm that my wishbones arrived on the Wednesday so 10/10 from me.
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 14:21:59
Well I too have just ordered a pair of Lemforder wishbones from All german carparts as recomended by Elite Pete.. they are more expensive than what I can get from my local car parts supplier but didn't fancy changing them again in a years time.. Would be good to know what they can do for front and rear shocks as i'll be changing them soon ( buying front ones next week)
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2010, 14:23:45
Beleive Vauxhall themselves are quite good for shocks - have you got trade club access?
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2010, 14:27:10
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Beleive Vauxhall themselves are quite good for shocks - have you got trade club access?

2.5/2.6/3.0/3.2 lowered sports chassis - LH        9192291        £76.00        £64.63        £47.83
2.5/2.6/3.0/3.2 lowered sports chassis - RH        9192292        £76.00        £64.63        £47.83

rears dont seem to be on TC though
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 14:27:33
Yes I do have a trade club card and they are good with prices on shocks... if memory serves me right i'm sure they're £50 cheaper  for the front shocks and around £30 cheaper for rear because of having the card..
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 14:29:06
well I was given a discounted price for the rears when I asked them Jimbob.. I think around £65 ish for a pair..
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2010, 14:30:18
cool,

sure they knew its MV6 with lowered suspension?

worth a double check on ordering, may just be the website out of date (wont be the 1st time)

Guess you use deeside?  they are normally very helpful anyway.
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 14:32:56
Yes I used the deeside  dealer and they asked for my reg number and told me the vehicle is an MV6 and gave prices accordingly
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2010, 14:33:31
cool, sorted then  :y

ive got em well trained  ;D
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 14:35:24
Anyway Jimbob why have you listed several prices for the front shocks?
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2010, 14:36:21
that is the format from the tradeclub site..

retail, trade, tradeclub, all plus vat  :y
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 14:39:11
Ahaaa I see.... I realise I'll be needing spring compressors to do front shocks and I assume Darth has these ?
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2010, 14:40:02
would have thought so  :y
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 14:42:24
Good... Coz I havn't got any and wouldn't even attempt it if I had  :D
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: feeutfo on 02 September 2010, 15:29:34
re springs....?
salloon rear mv6 are listed as “sport” on tc web site. Confirmed by andyc, i have a pair fitted, supplied by him at tc price. Smart   8-)
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: vauxsull on 02 September 2010, 15:53:10
Just had phone call from All German carparts and they say they've no more Lemforder wishbones in stock for around 1 month so take this into account people before you order from here... Not a problem I suppose as they did offer me an alternative brand but want to stick with whats recomended by you guys.. Now awaiting a call off them to see if they can beat Vauxalls for front and rear shocks..
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: aaronjb on 02 September 2010, 16:14:26
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Ahaaa I see.... I realise I'll be needing spring compressors to do front shocks and I assume Darth has these ?

Or a mate with a really, really good grip..  ;D

(For the record, I'm kidding! Nobody try that and then sue me..)
Title: Re: Best place to buy front wishbones??
Post by: iggy21uk on 03 September 2010, 19:35:29
I was lucky got mine today - Very happy. Could have had them quicker
but was out of office. Thanks Jason  :y

[Conitech cam belt kit ordered as good price]