Replacing front wishbone bushes

[markarse]

Hi guys.

Do you need access to a press to remove the old or fit new bushes?

Thanks in advance,

Mark

 

[m0rk]

yes, but it's probably cheaper & more sensible to buy a new wishbone with the bushes pressed in

 

[markarse]

cool, but if you wanted to fit some powerflex bushes?

 

[m0rk]

then you need a big press

Might be adviseable to get em welded in too depending on the fit.

it's a horrid job though! I failled with a hammer, and a vice

 

[markarse]

Thanks for the info - is there actually any REAL benefit for Powerflex over OEM? i.e. is it worth the additional (serious) hassle to go for the 'uprated' ones for a daily (albeit 'sporty') driver?

I can get access to a press at work, but want to be sure that it is actually worth the effort before embarking on it...

 

[m0rk]

good, new OE ones will make for a nicer day to day drive. Hard bushes make for nicer handling for the odd occassion you are pushing that bit more.

either will be better than the original ones though!

 

[markarse]

Thanks Mark - you've made up my mind for me

 

[WeeJase]

dubsport used to supply ones with poly bushes already installed,not sure on fitment but i know mk2 golf is avaialable(same as ???)

 

[markarse]

thanks for the info - will investigate availability and cost - that might well be the way to go...

 

[andythom]

I was going to do the same, but just put new OE wishbones with bushes on.......

£14 each side....couldn't grumble

 

[markarse]

£14 for each wishbone with bushes?

Where did you get them from mate?

 

[m0rk]

Similar to what I paid 2 yrs ago from ECP

 

[andythom]

Yip, ECP.......

Well £14.something inc VAT

 

[markarse]

thanks guys

 

[edc]

Is it mk2 Golf wishbones for Ibiza?