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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Xtrhardcore on 26 July 2012, 14:58

Title: Wishbone Bushes :-
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 26 July 2012, 14:58

Anyone got a decent method of getting the old ones out and the new ones in? Or a cheeky guide  :wink: Havnt got access to a vice or a press? :grin:

thank you!

Title: Re: Wishbone Bushes :-
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 26 July 2012, 15:11

hacksaw and chisel to get the old ones out, then i used a vice to put the new ones in.

Title: Re: Wishbone Bushes :-
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 26 July 2012, 15:14

Righto! i'll give it a good guy this weekend, are the wishbones themselves hard to get off? Putting my lowering springs on this weekend too, should i do it all in one hit? :)

Title: Re: Wishbone Bushes :-
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 26 July 2012, 17:39

wishbones are easy x2 bolts in the subframe and ball joint, id try do it all in 1 sitting but dont rush it take your time.

Title: Re: Wishbone Bushes :-
Post by: Wisey on 27 July 2012, 12:53

If you dont have a vice to push them in.

Use a big hammer and some grease and WD40 and they will go in no bother  :smug:

Title: Re: Wishbone Bushes :-
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 27 July 2012, 14:08

I'll give that a go, time for my mate 'persuader'