my bushes arrived today from british parts..halfords say they will do the work..one side for £75..im tempted even though i have every thing to do the job myself...do i need the agro?..advice please

 

Hey Dennis, as you're probably aware Sam added a great how to vid, available in the "How to" section showing the job in detail.

If you have the tools and time DIY...........If time is more precious to you than the £75 get Halfords to do it.

Either way let us kow how you get on

 

One bonus of the aggro - it comes with built-in peace of mind you know the job is done right.

Graham

 

Hello Jim
ive watched sams vid many times and again today .
I think I can do the job myself..my son says ..have a go and if we cant do it take it to halford..and thats what im going to to..I have all day tomorrow.wed..and its booked in at halford for thurs am
thanks for your reply
Dennis

 

hello Gra
I agree with what you say..and theres a lot of contentment about doing it yourself.the other sides on its way out so im having a go wednesday..and of course..£75 in my wallet
thanks for your reply
Dennis

 

If you get Halfords to do it make sure they don't lose any alignment washers.

 

We're all rooting for you Dennis and I'm sure you'll be fine.

Be sure to drop back here and let us know how it goes

 

im going to have a go myself..will follow sams vid put the washers on the floor at each side..will update wed night
thanks for the reply
Dennis

 

thanks Jim
the only thing that bothers me is the ball joint boot..got the propper tool and a big...birmingham screw driver....

 

Dennis,

The fulcrum pin is the the part of this job that gives most people trouble. If the bushes are in a very bad way, it can take some shifting.

Graham

 

the bushes are totaly shot..there is about an inch movement from side to side on the wheel but the pin and thread are very clean..and dont forget...big birmingham screw driver..
cheers

 

Now you're getting into the specialist equipment, you may need 'Dragon's Breath' (gas blowlamp) to supplement the Birmingham Screwdriver.

Graham

 

Say Dennis, to assist in removing the fulcrum bolt and the ball joint apply some penetrating oil or WD-40 the night before. Apply to both sides of the fulcrum bolt at the threads, nuts and the center exposed section where it passes through the aluminum frame. Apply just a small amount to the ball joint at the very base of the boot where the stem passes into the seat and to the underside/retaining nut. This will make removal much easier. Take it slow and precise and you should do well.

Good luck.

 

allready done it so its soaking in now ..got a big garage to do the job in at my shop so if i have leave it for a while its locked up for the night..if i had to do it outside i think i would have got it done by an mechanic.. ill take a few pics and post em..cheers and thanks for the advice
Dennis

 

no dragons breath..she will be at work earing money for my bottem less pit of a car..
hope she cant see this..or worn out bushes will be the least of my problems.
cheers

 

no luck..could not split the ball joint..got the nut off easy but it would not give..the fulcrum pin was solid..got it to turn after a while but had to give up in the end..had a go but time ran out its now with a mechanic..I told him to just do it and give me the bill..thanks for all the advice..