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[Missy_MV6]

Hi guys
The Omega went through the mot today with no problems the mechanic did say it needs new bushes before next years mot. My hubby priced the whole arms from Vauxhall and they were over £200 per side
Question is can we just replace the bushes is it an easy job or is it better to purchase the whole arm non vauxhall.
Angie

[geoffr70]

The bushes can be removed straight forward enough. I believe you need a decent press to get the new ones in. The front bushes can be replaced with poly bushes that just slide in.  You can get Lemforder wish bones for about £140 a side I believe. You'd probably need steering geometry set up after that

[RobG]

The bushes can be removed straight forward enough. I believe you need a decent press to get the new ones in. The front bushes can be replaced with poly bushes that just slide in.  You can get Lemforder wish bones for about £140 a side I believe. You'd probably need steering geometry set up after that

Nope
http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_906267-Control-arm-lower-OS-Omega-B-Lemforder-27735-02-90-576-789.html

[RobG]

Hi guys
The Omega went through the mot today with no problems the mechanic did say it needs new bushes before next years mot. My hubby priced the whole arms from Vauxhall and they were over £200 per side
Question is can we just replace the bushes is it an easy job or is it better to purchase the whole arm non vauxhall.
Angie

Fronts or rears as well?
If just fronts http://www.powerflexshop.com/car/vauxhall-opel?model=555

[feeutfo]

Or fit poly to the front. Half hours work aside with practice.

Although this is pointless if the rearward bush has failed too. Testers rarely find bush faults on the omega, so don't assume the reas are ok. Have a look first. If ok fit poly.
If not new bones.

...unless you want to get into pressing as said.

[feeutfo]

I would add, that the advantage with fitting poly is the wheels/suspension do NOT need to be loaded when the bolts are tightened. Just fit and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Oe bushes MUST have the bolts tightened with wheels loaded, so the bushes are clamped with the suspension/wishbone arms compressed to the normal ride height.

[PhilRich]

Talking of bushes........I never get sick of leering looking at that Avatar!      Sorry!

[Missy_MV6]

Talking of bushes........I never get sick of leering looking at that Avatar!      Sorry!

Lol x

[geoffr70]

The bushes can be removed straight forward enough. I believe you need a decent press to get the new ones in. The front bushes can be replaced with poly bushes that just slide in.  You can get Lemforder wish bones for about £140 a side I believe. You'd probably need steering geometry set up after that

Nope
http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_906267-Control-arm-lower-OS-Omega-B-Lemforder-27735-02-90-576-789.html

About £140 both sides then, at least I bothered replying and tried to help, after the thread had x amount of views with no one else bothering.

[TheBoy]

If the rearward bushes are OK, I'd be inclined to poly the fronts, and if necessary, replace balljoints.

Personally, if the arms look OK, and the rears are knackered as well, I'd be inclined to rebush rears, poly fronts, and replace baljoints if necessary.

[Michael2.6]

Good point geoffr70

 This topic has been covered many times before surely members have got the just of this by now

[Missy_MV6]

The bushes can be removed straight forward enough. I believe you need a decent press to get the new ones in. The front bushes can be replaced with poly bushes that just slide in.  You can get Lemforder wish bones for about £140 a side I believe. You'd probably need steering geometry set up after that

Nope
http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_906267-Control-arm-lower-OS-Omega-B-Lemforder-27735-02-90-576-789.html

About £140 both sides then, at least I bothered replying and tried to help, after the thread had x amount of views with no one else bothering.

Yes and it was very much appreciated thanks

[Missy_MV6]

Good point geoffr70

 This topic has been covered many times before surely members have got the just of this by now

I always look through previous posts before I ask a question and didnt find an answer so therefore I made a new post. I am always grateful of the help myself and other members (who dont have the jist of it) receive from this forum.

[Missy_MV6]

If the rearward bushes are OK, I'd be inclined to poly the fronts, and if necessary, replace balljoints.

Personally, if the arms look OK, and the rears are knackered as well, I'd be inclined to rebush rears, poly fronts, and replace baljoints if necessary.

If we just need to replace the fronts and decided to poly them would we need the geometry set up afterwards?

[RobG]

If the rearward bushes are OK, I'd be inclined to poly the fronts, and if necessary, replace balljoints.

Personally, if the arms look OK, and the rears are knackered as well, I'd be inclined to rebush rears, poly fronts, and replace baljoints if necessary.

If we just need to replace the fronts and decided to poly them would we need the geometry set up afterwards?

No, only need full geo when removing/replacing complete wishbone