when changing front arm bushes should I

macafee2 · 10th September 2019, 13:11

when changing front lower arm bushes, should I also change the arm?
Car has done 63k miles.
I can see the rubber in one of the bushes starting to split so this is now on my list to do, mot is tomorrow. Hope he does not spot it

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roverbarmy · 10th September 2019, 13:18

It's not necessary to change the arm but the bushes can be a PITA to get off. I cut the rubber with a wire saw first and removed the outer (after removing the bolts obviously) and then managed to tap off the inner (after cleaning and lubricating the arm). Some have resorted to an angle grinder, taking care not to damage the arm in the process.

Devilish · 10th September 2019, 13:24

If you are referring to the wishbone, they can go through several sets of rear bushes and do 100k more than your mileage before the wishbone packs in. 63k is low mileage to be replacing wishbones.

macafee2 · 10th September 2019, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilish

If you are referring to the wishbone, they can go through several sets of rear bushes and do 100k more than your mileage before the wishbone packs in. 63k is low mileage to be replacing wishbones.

These, https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...2500-rbx101760

arms and bushes or just bushes?

macafee2

chris75 · 10th September 2019, 16:48

My wishbones are still original at 115k miles , but I have renewed the rubber bushes twice ! No problems removing them ; they effectively fell off .
If you do change the wishbones I very much doubt they will be as good as the originals . If it aint broke , don't fix it ………..

DMGRS · 10th September 2019, 19:34

As above, even though I really rate our wishbones I'd still stick with the originals as long as you can.

On a brighter note, the set of bushes I fitted to a 75 are still looking good 70,000 miles later - she popped in for a service this afternoon.
Private hire taxi, still going strong on over 200k.

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,929 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	when changing front arm bushes should I when changing front lower arm bushes, should I also change the arm? Car has done 63k miles. I can see the rubber in one of the bushes starting to split so this is now on my list to do, mot is tomorrow. Hope he does not spot it macafee2

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	It's not necessary to change the arm but the bushes can be a PITA to get off. I cut the rubber with a wire saw first and removed the outer (after removing the bolts obviously) and then managed to tap off the inner (after cleaning and lubricating the arm). Some have resorted to an angle grinder, taking care not to damage the arm in the process. __________________ Oil in my veins!

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Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,126 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	If you are referring to the wishbone, they can go through several sets of rear bushes and do 100k more than your mileage before the wishbone packs in. 63k is low mileage to be replacing wishbones. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

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chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	My wishbones are still original at 115k miles , but I have renewed the rubber bushes twice ! No problems removing them ; they effectively fell off . If you do change the wishbones I very much doubt they will be as good as the originals . If it aint broke , don't fix it ……….. __________________ Who said it was simples ? Last edited by chris75; 10th September 2019 at 16:51..

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DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	As above, even though I really rate our wishbones I'd still stick with the originals as long as you can. On a brighter note, the set of bushes I fitted to a 75 are still looking good 70,000 miles later - she popped in for a service this afternoon. Private hire taxi, still going strong on over 200k. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off