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Wishbones-OEM or 3rd party
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06/10/2012 22:25
06/10/2012 22:25
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Skipper69
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Hi all,
new post since my last enquiry about D2's, the car is theoretically ready for 4 wheel alignment after installation of D2's, 22mm Whiteline, trailing arm repair kit, solid rear bushes, track rod ends etc.
However I just found there's a play in both wishbone ball joints (NB got them as OEM and polybushed not even a year ago - must be Aberdeen roads:-)).
Now, what do people think about aftermarket wishbones, I've heard stories about poor quality and also differences in particular dimensions, however I don't feel like I'm going to get an expensive Fiat arms and polybush them every year (job is a PITA)?
Cheers, Artur
Last edited by Skipper69; 06/10/2012 22:26.
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Re: Wishbones-OEM or 3rd party
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06/10/2012 22:48
06/10/2012 22:48
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Skipper69
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Yeah, you might be right, ball joints are becoming the weakest point, thing is it would be far easier if we could change the ball joints and not the whole arm, especially if it's getting polybushed, now I wonder if I go Powerflex way any more since the ball joints fail so quickly.
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Re: Wishbones-OEM or 3rd party
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07/10/2012 12:33
07/10/2012 12:33
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Skipper69
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That's a good result, Nigel.
I got mines as OEM from AA last year and the ball joints are gone. Well, I'll give them one more try as I need to finish off my suspension next week.
Cheers guys.
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Re: Wishbones-OEM or 3rd party
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26/09/2013 09:38
26/09/2013 09:38
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burnbike
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the wishbone are set now in my car, quality at my knowledge it seems equal to oem (design,weight..)
right now everything is ok after 1000km
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Re: Wishbones-OEM or 3rd party
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07/10/2013 07:36
07/10/2013 07:36
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burnbike
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me too have seen the drop links and track rod ends i was tempted to buy and make the whole lot new for a bargain
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