Author Topic: Wishbones  (Read 1536 times)

jockgti

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Wishbones
« on: 13 May 2012, 15:18 »
i poly bushed my wishbones a while back but have never really liked the ride so was thinking about going to get these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300404938090?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1580wt_1037 rather than just getting new bushes,they look ok ?

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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #1 on: 13 May 2012, 18:48 »
They look ok but i doubt they would last as long as the OEM items
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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #2 on: 13 May 2012, 18:50 »
They look ok but i doubt they would last as long as the OEM items

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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #3 on: 13 May 2012, 19:35 »
which bit won't last? the actual metal piece or the bushes?

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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #4 on: 13 May 2012, 19:39 »
ball joints and bushes. The metal is just pressed and tacked steel


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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #5 on: 13 May 2012, 19:47 »
so better off just getting new bushes for ones i have?

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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #6 on: 13 May 2012, 20:44 »
you needing the rear one or front?


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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #7 on: 13 May 2012, 20:59 »
both

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1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

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Re: Wishbones
« Reply #9 on: 13 May 2012, 22:06 »
cool ta