EB2 bushes

4lex · 18-01-2005, 01:23 PM

It feels like there's some tired bushes on the front of my car (EB2 sedan). Anyone familiar with the setup down there?

I'm thinking replacement wishbone bushes and/or anti-roll bar droplink bushes (if even these things are called by the same name out here - took me a while to figure out what the hell 'extractors' meant...)

So, can the wishbone (lower suspension control arm) bushes be replaced without the need for a press, or is it a case of replacing the whole assembly? I'd guess the ARB (swaybar maybe?) droplinks are balljointed?

Cheers all,
Alex

XR Martin · 18-01-2005, 03:49 PM

Rollbar bushes can be easily done yourself.

The lower control arm bushes id be getting someone else to do cause you definately need a press..

4lex · 18-01-2005, 04:16 PM

Thanks mate. Is it worth having the bushes pressed in/out? I've frequently noted at home that complete (pattern) wishbone assemblies with bushes are more cost effective.

I'd be interested in a few bits off your fairmont, if they'd fit - do you have:
- the wishbones with good bushes?
- a working odometer, or complete instrument cluster, pref w/ tacho & smartlock
- wiper arms
- fuel level sender unit
- oil pressure sender & low washer fluid sensor (if tacho dash available)
- did it have serviceable tyres on?

Cheers,
Alex