Bushes and Mounts.

1. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #1 18th May 2009, 14:50

   Hi guys, A few questions;
   1. How easy it to fit front wishbone bushes?
   2. How easy is it to fit front ARB mounts?
   3. Would you recomend doing the rear beam mounts at the same time? As I cant really afford to at the moment, but if I need to then I'll save up the money until I can afford all of them together.
   
   Bearing in mind I have some mechanical know how. -(Not loads though.)
   
   Would a Haynes manual help me in anyway to doing this?
   
   Thanks alot guy.
   Sam.
2. Aron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 3554 EP3 Civic

   #2 18th May 2009, 15:21

   Front wishbone bushes are pretty easy. if you run a hole cutter through to take out the metal insert then just screw driver/chisel and hammer to knock the rest out.
   
   arb bushes are very easy, 5 minute job.
   
   you do not have to do the rear bushes. will be best to drop the beam off completely if you do change them.
   
   haynes manual will tell you how to take wishbones off but wouldnt think they will tell you how to remove bushes.

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3. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #3 18th May 2009, 15:26

   Thanks mate, Exactly what I wanted to know.