Front wishbone

RPWC · 24th February 2017, 20:21

Can it be removed without removing rear bush from subframe?

SCP440 · 24th February 2017, 20:49

Yes but can be a fiddle, I suggest plenty of lube and don't rush.

humptynumpty · 25th February 2017, 12:10

I have a terrible builders mind and 2nd comment got me laughing and i havnt been a builder in 10 years lmao

jonathan63 · 25th February 2017, 12:17

Can't see why not. I've done it the other way round often enough.

Have you found a supplier of decent quality arms yet? I'm thinking I might need one myself.

EDIT: quick look on Matt's sight https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...2500-rbj000371
Not too painful if they are ok quality.

RPWC · 25th February 2017, 12:37

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

Can't see why not. I've done it the other way round often enough.

Have you found a supplier of decent quality arms yet? I'm thinking I might need one myself.

EDIT: quick look on Matt's sight https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...2500-rbj000371
Not too painful if they are ok quality.

Yes got one on order for Monday from a local factor, Mat is cheaper, but would have to wait for a few days for it to arrive, then got the hassle of going to sorting office to collect.

SCP440 · 25th February 2017, 13:35

The way I have removed the arm in the past is to put a puller on the part that pokes out under he car, if you keep applying pressure and wiggle the arm it usually will come. If the centre of bush starts moving put some mole grips on the arm and use them to lever the bush back in.

As I said earlier plenty of lube and take your time.

mystabe · 25th February 2017, 14:59

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Yes got one on order for Monday from a local factor, Mat is cheaper, but would have to wait for a few days for it to arrive, then got the hassle of going to sorting office to collect.

I've had both sides done now, one a year and a half ago and the other a couple of months ago. Matt's were slightly cheaper BUT the garage I trust and use for stuff I can't be bothered doing any more could get them the same day so I went with that - no problems so far!

I do usually give them what I want fitting mind you, and Matt's may last longer but I needed it doing.........

RPWC · 25th February 2017, 17:41

To be on the safe side, I have ordered the new bush too, just waiting for Col to let me know when he can do it,as weather forecast naff for here next week,and I don't have a garage.

marinabrian · 25th February 2017, 20:09

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Originally Posted by RPWC

To be on the safe side, I have ordered the new bush too, just waiting for Col to let me know when he can do it,as weather forecast naff for here next week,and I don't have a garage.

Just unbolt the bush from the subframe, then knock it off once you have the whole arm removed.

Strangely enough I have the bushes in stock, and if the last arm I had anything to do with, make sure you have a decent file to dress up the flats on the hexagon, as it was a whole 1.5mm bigger than standard

Where are you getting the new arm from?

Brian

RPWC · 25th February 2017, 20:21

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Just unbolt the bush from the subframe, then knock it off once you have the whole arm removed.

Strangely enough I have the bushes in stock, and if the last arm I had anything to do with, make sure you have a decent file to dress up the flats on the hexagon, as it was a whole 1.5mm bigger than standard

Where are you getting the new arm from?

Brian

Wish I had known, could have got one from you, but knew you were busy so didn't want to be a pest

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	The way I have removed the arm in the past is to put a puller on the part that pokes out under he car, if you keep applying pressure and wiggle the arm it usually will come. If the centre of bush starts moving put some mole grips on the arm and use them to lever the bush back in. As I said earlier plenty of lube and take your time.