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Offline andc1

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changing bushes
« on: 12 April 2009, 21:20 »
hi all, need to change my bushes underneath soon, are they compression fit or are they simple push in style?

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Offline Rhyso

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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2009, 21:24 »
which bushes?
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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2009, 21:27 »
not to sure yet, everytime i go over a bump i get a loose sound feeling if that makes sense
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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2009, 21:29 »
Quote from: scoobygolf on 12 April 2009, 21:27
not to sure yet, everytime i go over a bump i get a loose sound feeling if that makes sense

front or rear??

fronts could be wishbone or anti-roll bar

rear will be the rear beam bushes
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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2009, 21:32 »
front,  its not the top mounts, are the compression fittings or a hammer job?!!!  :grin:

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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2009, 21:34 »
Got to press them in, or buy complete wishbones from ebay for £45  :wink:
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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2009, 21:43 »
easier to buy new wishbones then? bushes cant be that much to buy
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Re: changing bushes
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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #8 on: 12 April 2009, 21:51 »
yea ive just looked at those! just bolt back on then i take it?
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Re: changing bushes
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2009, 21:52 »
Quote from: scoobygolf on 12 April 2009, 21:51
yea ive just looked at those! just bolt back on then i take it?

yep - i'll probably order some new bolts too - not sure if those are one use or stretch bolts and if i'm going to the trouble of getting them replaced i'll replace the bolts too  :smiley:
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