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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Pez on 04 April 2013, 14:33

Title: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: Pez on 04 April 2013, 14:33
I've got a feeling that my wishbone arm bushes are shot, when i press my brake at low speeds i can feel a noticeable  'play' feeling as if the arms are moving back. Can anyone recommend some new bushes and if anyone has a guide on replacing them then i would much appreciate it!  :laugh: cheers Pez
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: SI74 on 04 April 2013, 17:17
Smaller of the two just go with standard, bigger one Audi TT/R32 bush. Search online for a how 2 as there's loads.
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: Granta Gti on 04 April 2013, 22:52
Or put poly bushes in  :smiley:
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: Blackie20vt on 05 April 2013, 07:31
Or put poly bushes in  :smiley:

Think I'm gonna go with the super pro poly set.
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: Pez on 05 April 2013, 09:25
Just phoned a local parts shop, £25 each for complete new arms and bushes. Saves me struggling to get new bushes in and old out :D
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: mar_k on 05 April 2013, 12:09
Just phoned a local parts shop, £25 each for complete new arms and bushes. Saves me struggling to get new bushes in and old out :D





Don't waste your money, Cheap arms = Cheap bushes, They won't last very long at all.
Especially if your car is lowered. Buy Cheap-Buy Twice.

Do it properly 1st time. Buy OEM arms with bushes, or go Poly.
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: Wazzzer on 05 April 2013, 12:40
Use the new arms but not the bushes and just replace them with poly off the car so you don't potentially lose the use of it if anything goes wrong
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: dom on 05 April 2013, 12:56
Use the new arms but not the bushes and just replace them with poly off the car so you don't potentially lose the use of it if anything goes wrong

This is by far the best solution.
Title: Re: Replacing wishbone arm bushes.
Post by: Granta Gti on 05 April 2013, 13:51
Use the new arms but not the bushes and just replace them with poly off the car so you don't potentially lose the use of it if anything goes wrong

This is by far the best solution.

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