Wishbones and Ball Joints

[Organisys]

Ok, I've ordered plenty of parts recently and am about to replace the wishbones and ball joints on both sides, along with all the bushes, including the ARB bushes. Anything to look out for, anyone done this?
TA.
 

[...joe]

yeah and unless you have a press you run the risk of screwing it up. best thing is to take the wishbones of and take them somewhere to get them pressed out and pressed in. shouldn't cost much at all.

or do you mean you bought the wishbones with the bushes in it already? if so once its all done its probably worth getting the tracking done. nonbe of it is hard though

[Organisys]

or do you mean you bought the wishbones with the bushes in it already? if so once its all done its probably worth getting the tracking done. none of it is hard though

Yeah, bushes already in there, plus I have access to full workshop facilities, lifts and all to do it anyway..

Tracking, yeah...good point.

[Ali-Jay]

yeah and unless you have a press you run the risk of screwing it up. best thing is to take the wishbones of and take them somewhere to get them pressed out and pressed in. shouldn't cost much at all.

or do you mean you bought the wishbones with the bushes in it already? if so once its all done its probably worth getting the tracking done. nonbe of it is hard though

As above, but would say it's vital to get both the toe & camber checked on a really good system or you'll end up screwing your tyres if you're not very lucky & the car will handle like c**p into the bargain.

[Organisys]

Yeah, I was thinking about that, surely there is not much scope for camber adjustment though?
I do know someone with the kit to do it though.
 

[16valve]

Well today i tried to fit my new wishbones, Poly bushes and ball joints, had undone all of the bolts 17mm and 19mm by the way, when i tried to pull the pinch bolt along to remove the ball joints the bolt pulls toward the front of the car and hits the caliper bolt which had been tightened with an air gun so i had to put it all back together again as i couldnt undo the caliper bolt with a 2ft extension bar!!

So will be going to the friendly mechanics next door to work and asking them to Bzzzzzzzzz it off before trying again on friday 

Sorry not nicking your post   :embarassed: but wanted to point out this before you or anyone else had removed all of above only to encounter my problem!!!

I just placed the Polybush on top of wishbone with supplied grease and put them in between solid racking at work with the trolley jack underneath and matey wound up the jack until Bingo they shot into place it does take 2 people though ..

Dave

[Organisys]

So, wheel off, and caliper bolt off first...... workshop has air tools, so hopefully no problems !!
 

[...joe]

nah wheels on  matey!!

[Organisys]

hmmm....... dunno if i should take mechanics advice from someone who runs like a lady boy !!

 :laugh:  :laugh: 

[...joe]

ha ha good point. i really run like steve austin!!