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[05omegav6]

Either the suspension components are new or they are second hand... what did you buy new and what came off another car?

There is only one way to make sure the geometry is spot on. Given your location, Nigel Langs in Bolton are recommended on a par with Wheels In Motion. If you think the £95 or so it will cost would be better spent on fitting a new tyre every week, then we're all wasting our time

[minifreek]

The components are second hand, they came off a scrap car that had new dampers fitted 3 months before it was scrapped, the springs are not new but in good condition..... I didnt buy the components new, I bought them second hand, they just happen to be new that are fitted.....


I didnt get a print out of before and after as the garage I take all my cars to dont do that, they are a very good garage and not just some back street place..

£95 to get the wheels tracked and aligned is just something I cannot afford to do at the moment....

I understand what you say about getting tyres replaced is more costly than to get the car aligned but I need to repair what has broken first before I can take it to a garage to be aligned etc....

I have however had my Omega up on the ramps today and it looks as the wishbones need replaceing, as I had the steering wheel waggled as I looked at the way they moved, it seems as though 1 wishbone moves more than the other so I shall order a pair as soon as I can...

[05omegav6]

To be clear then, the shocks are second hand...

I stand by my earlier post...

Save yourself time and money by replacing the lot, and get the car set up properly

Speaking from bitter experience... save up and do it right.

Buy and fit these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WISHBONE-SUSPENSION-ARMS-SET-KIT-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-NEW-/370997142475?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall%7CModel%3AOmega&hash=item56612723cb using the guide in the maintenance section, and replace all the shocks and front strut top mounts.

Also check, and change if necessary the rear subframe bushes.

Then get new tyres fitted immediately before, as in five minutes, the car is set up properly by someone capable, ie recommended here.

Feel free to ignore all of the above, but I will say 'I told you so' when the piecemeal approach doesn't work

[minifreek]

Just bought the above, I await their arrival sometime next week... 
 
once they are on and fitted I shall get the front suspension and the alignment set-up etc... and report back...