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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Biteuk on 07 January 2010, 23:27
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Hi guys, posted earlier saying i thought i had a bush on it's way out... had it up on some ramps about an hour ago and as it turns out, the driver side rear wishbone bush is shot... probably got a few more miles in it, but nees changing. anyway, upon closer inspection, it's the nearside rear wishbone bush is going the same way... along with the other four front bushes.... although these ones don't need immediate attention, i figured i may as well change the lot and be done with it... which leaves me with a question to which i'm after some advice on...
if you were in my shoes would you change the wishbones for new ones with bushes already fitted (baring in mind you can get these for around £25 a wishbone).
change the bushes only
change the bushes for TT/Vrs bushes as has already been suggested by some forum members
Or;
are there other options available to me, baring in mind im prepared to get new wishbones if need be.. with say £100 to spend on parts absolute tops??
opinions on a postcard...
thanks in advance...
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im gonna be doing the same job.. here`s something you might find useful.
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/167165.aspx
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Personally what i did on my last car was get some new wishbones which come with all bushes and balljoints. then get a pair of Audi TT front arm rear bushes, get the rear bushes pressed out the new arms and have the TT ones pressed in. And fit. Will notice the difference as the Audi TT bushes are solid rubber and dont have any voids in them like the original golf ones.
This way you have Stronger rear bushes, new front bushes and new ball joints. parts will cost around £80 and then its just a case of getting the bushes pressed and arms fitted.
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If for now you are not too worrid about massive upgrades i would just fit new wishbones with standard bushes, then your problem is solved and the keep your old wish bones and at a later date change the bushes for the TT ones at your leisure.
I brought a full set of bushes which are in my garage then went and got some new wishbones instead, which i still haven't fitted either, will get round to it then fit the new bushes to the old wishbones and sell them on.
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Fitting is no issue, my mate has an entire scania workshop at his disposal.. lots of tools intended for use with lorries! lol.still unsure which way to go with this, but thanks for the advice anyway.
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the wishbones on ebay with the bushes fitted aren't very good. the lower ball joint lasted 5 months on mine :lipsrsealed: vw wanted £38 for one :sick:
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the wishbones on ebay with the bushes fitted aren't very good. the lower ball joint lasted 5 months on mine :lipsrsealed: vw wanted £38 for one :sick:
OEM wins as said.
Cant you get someone in the motor game to get you things from TPS steve?
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when i called TPS they quoted me around £50 - £60 i think for the arms and then they didnt come with Balljoints
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sorry, ignorance, who are tps?
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Trade Part Specialists. There's one on the Medway Industrial Estate in Chatham