front bushes questions

[javalin]

Hello!

My bushes are screwed, lots of play when you waggle the wheel    Its a GTI.

So after some advice (obviously they need changing) but I can either:

1)  Replace with poly bushes

    Whats peoples thoughts and experiences with poly-bushes?  Any recommendations?
    Anybody recommend a tool for re-fitting them?

2)  Replace the lower arm with pre-fitted bushes.

     http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g3suspension.php

     I assume from http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/polybushings/index.htm that I can just mark, unbolt and rebolt?


Cheers,

James

[Khare]

When I fitted polybushes I was very happy with it, it tightened the front end a massive amount.

They're also a doddle to fit! 

[Wayne]

I would go for Poly bushes, will help tighten the front end.

[javalin]

thanks both, any recommendations as to make, and a pressing tool that doesn't cost £££

??

James

[Khare]

They don't need to be pressed in. I've got floflex at the front

http://www.floflex.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=28_91&products_id=227

Says they're for mk2, but they fit the mk3 as it's the same wishbone.

[Wayne]

Don't forget to get the track / camber checked afterwards.

[javalin]

They don't need to be pressed in. I've got floflex at the front

http://www.floflex.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=28_91&products_id=227

Says they're for mk2, but they fit the mk3 as it's the same wishbone.

so what do you use, just a vice/g-clamp to push the bushes into the arm....?

James

[Khare]

Nope, some copper grease and they slip in 

[javalin]

oh, ok.  Easy then.  Ta, will get some ordered.

J

[Khare]

Make sure you put the bush in first then slip the aluminium tube in to tighten the bush up, otherwise you will need a press and you may break the bush.