Wishbone Bolts

**cameron** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:25

That was the first one i checked matey, its the easiest to get too

That seems sound, anyway i had a bad experience in that department a few years back, didnt do the ball joint bolt up properly, didnt push the hub down onto it far enough, it was brill for the first straight 100 yrds then a bend and ooooppssss, front end on the floor

It deffo sounds like and feels like the wishbones are moving where they meet the chassis, its very unnerving.

**Slumpy Monster** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:25

I need a pair for mine n/s bjoint knocking o/s front wishbone is knocking and moving. The best price I have found is £36 each including vat and bolts you can reuse but it is good to replace them if the quality of the bolt is good i.e rolled thred, not cut.

**cameron** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:29

£36 for what, the full wishbone

Just a word of warning / advice though, the best / cheapest price isnt always the best

You gets what you pays for

**Johnny5** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:32

Originally Posted by Slumpy Monster

I need a pair for mine n/s bjoint knocking o/s front wishbone is knocking and moving. The best price I have found is £36 each including vat and bolts you can reuse but it is good to replace them if the quality of the bolt is good i.e rolled thred, not cut.

Do you need the 2 or 4 bolt type?

Mine are now on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT

**colnotts** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:33

check them again cameron could be your torque wrench might be naff you never know.
seems a strange one.

**colnotts** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:36

got one today from andrew page not the best looks and feels cheap sent it back.
might just poly bush my old ones.
it was £33 + vat sure page is in your neck of the woods cameron??

**Johnny5** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:36

Originally Posted by cameron

Just out of interest why do we have to replace them anyway ?

Anything to do with over stressing the bolts? am i along the right lines ?

Bolts of any type can stretch m8, i think you ought to check that they havnt come to the end of the thread before actually tightening against the chassis part, this would give the impression that theyre tight when theyre not !

**cameron** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:37

Yeah buddy i was at Pages today

**Johnny5** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:39

Originally Posted by cameron

Yeah buddy i was at Pages today

I have a couple of original ones from mine i could send you to try if you like?

**cameron** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:41

Im looking for a really quick fix if possible, like tomorrow

I hate not driving the car, its sat out side and i dont want to drive it as it feels unsafe, probably not that unsafe that i cant drive it but wouldnt want to take the chance

**Johnny5** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:43

Originally Posted by cameron

Im looking for a really quick fix if possible, like tomorrow

I hate not driving the car, its sat out side and i dont want to drive it as it feels unsafe, probably not that unsafe that i cant drive it but wouldnt want to take the chance

If i was closer m8y id drop em round to ya

Ur welcome to them if you get stuck, just let me know

J5

**Slumpy Monster** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:44

I have no idea what a four bolt one looks like mine looks to be two. I am tempted to poly bush but ball joint cant be changed it would be better to poly bush a new one. Those arms are cheap as I buy them through my business get trade prices. Chap in Leeds very help full and 9 times out 10 they come oem.

**colnotts** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:45

do you use them alot? they have moved down to nottingham now so we have been using them they seem like a good auto factors and know what there talking about and good prices too.

**cameron** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:45

Ah ok i'll know who to contact for urgent parts orders then

**cameron** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:47

Yeah they seem to be pretty good although some of their prices are very close to genuine, but not genuine parts.

If it come down to it and i was in a hurry id use them, but if i had time id buy genuine

**colnotts** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:48

if they come oem im sure many of us will be asking you for a pair

**colnotts** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:51

euro are getting better to. like you say rufe is the main man and the price is very good on most stuff.

**Slumpy Monster** · Wednesday 30th September 2009, 23:54

Yeah if you need bits in a rush ask no probs!

**cherry1809** · Thursday 1st October 2009, 00:17

Only paid £36 all in a side for mine too, And they had the bolts.
Still knocking but no where near as bad as it was. It's all tightened up, But I'm pretty sure my noise is due to the worn strut lower rubbers.
Noticed they were, Ahem, Perished somewhat when I swapped over springs.
Could be worth a check. I've still got the old bolts in the shed (I think) Can't go out rumaging now as it's a bit late. I'll measure up tomorrow for you if you like.