cheap DIY bush fitting tool! ideas needed.

[Armitageshanks]

Hi all,

Wantin to try and upgrade my rear ,front wishbone bush as seen on briskoda. Just got a quote of 55-70 quid to make the four 8mm thick discs;at that rate i could try a local independant garage.
has anyone got any cheaper more accessible ideas to make these discs or similar.Im all up for some diy at the mo, with the mild weather in london. Just sorted front and rear wiper wash leaks ,so im like..Bring It On.!!!

 

[Damoegan]

Do you have a pic of exactly what you need mate (dimensions) and I can prob make them for you mate..

 

[Armitageshanks]

here's a link to bBriskoda

http://briskoda.net/technical-guides/fabia-wishbone-bush-replacement-diy-guide/101781/

 

[Damoegan]

Yep, very easy to make mate but it dont tell you the overall dia of the spacer

 

[Armitageshanks]

It's the 61mm and 71mm quoted under the first pic.

 

[Damoegan]

Missed thet bit, my bad

Dont think I have any material thet dia mate. I'm back at work at the weekend so I'll have a check for you.

 

[Armitageshanks]

ok cheers,

What do you do then to be messin with lumps of steel?
Private mail me if you come up with anything.

 

[Damoegan]

I'm a engineer mate

 

[jase20vt]

i should be able to get these made if ^^ as no luck, weve got a lazer cutter at work so wouldnt be a problem. if your stuck pm me

 

[Damoegan]

i should be able to get these made if ^^ as no luck, weve got a lazer cutter at work so wouldnt be a problem. if your stuck pm me

It would be easyer for you to make them then mate as I would have to turn them on a lathe (if we have the right material).

 

[jase20vt]

ok, il ask tomorrow for a price, wont be much tho. lol

 

[Armitageshanks]

all these talented skilled people..im feeling inadequate!! . I was told many years ago by a clairevoyant i would make a good engineer, and thats what i was contemplating at the time.Instead i persued a 9-5 career in 'nothing in particular' office jobs.
still, as you can see i like to use me hands wherever i can, to ease the pain of not following my dreams.

 

[jase20vt]

iv had a word with the programmer, weve got 2-3 days worth of armour plating to be cut.apparenty different nozzle/head of the lazer. so they should be done mid nxt week. as for price theyll just get lost in a 3m sheet of 8mm so its whatever you wana give me.

 

[Armitageshanks]

great.. Could i cover postage costs and drink money??

 

[jase20vt]

dont see that being a problem mate

 

[jase20vt]

took longer than i thought, but theym done!! pm sent