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Location: Bideford, Devon
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Rear lower wishbone bushes - availability
Hi, I now there has been some discussion about whether to change the whole lower wishbone or just the bushes, but can you get the bushes on there own and what are they like to change? (I know people say the bolt needs changing as well).
On mine its the near side, front bush that has completely gone. I know they are pigs to change, would anyone change the other 2 bushes at the same time?
I've also got clonking on the front (very noticeable on rough ground), its not the ARB bushes (changed), which parts are normally to blame?
Many thanks, P Discovery 4 - 3.0 - 2015
16th Dec 2013 12:40 pm
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Are you talking about the front suspension or rear? It's not clear from your post 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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16th Dec 2013 12:48 pm
ferncottage
Member Since: 27 Oct 2010
Location: Bideford, Devon
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Rear - back end, n/s. They get a bit confusing! Yes its the lower arm, it has 3 mounts and bushes, its the one closest to the front of the car that has play in it, if you jack the car up you can move the rear wheel forward and back by a few mm. CheersDiscovery 4 - 3.0 - 2015
16th Dec 2013 1:35 pm
ferncottage
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Sorry going slightly mad, its the rear upper wishbone not lower - apols. Its the front most bush thats gone, not sure whether to chg just the bush if I can get it or whole wishbone .?
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16th Dec 2013 4:41 pm
ferncottage
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Thanks Beanie. yes I think the prokit is probably a good idea, I had a chat locally with High Range, the chap there said the bolts often won't come out and have to be cut. If you've got new bolts with the kit then its easier to just cut it all off and start with fresh bolts.
Can someone remind me what usually causes the front to be bumping on rough ground - its not the rubbers on the anti roll bar and I think the ARB links don't usually go ..
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