Hi there

New to this site but have found a huge amount of useful info on here already in particular regarding replacing the shot console bushes on my 04 plate Fabia VRs which clatters and clunks over the pitiful roads we seem to have been left with since another cold winter...

I found and digested the DIY guide on here (http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/92625-fabia-wishbone-bush-replacement-diy-guide/ and other helpful forum threads on here) and feel confident enough to tackle it, but before I start ordering any bits I'd be really grateful for answers to a couple of questions...

1) Does anyone have a DIY bush fitting tool (threaded bar and washers) that they no longer need and would be prepared to sell or lend to me (I'd be happy to pay to borrow one)?

2) I've seen a few parts suppliers on ebay that offer complete front wishbones for very reasonable money (ie http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SKODA-FABIA-99-07-FRONT-2-WISHBONE-ARMS-REAR-2-BUSHES-/390085643563?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ad2ea8d2b and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Skoda-Fabia-all-00-09-Front-Bottom-Arms-Wishbones-L-R-/250529538877?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a54b9633d).

Does anyone have any experience of these sellers or others selling similar parts? For the sake of £60 odd it appears that I can replace the entire wishbone (and new console bushes) and not have to worry about replacing the front bush or the lower balljoint at the same time (they're included with the new wishbone).. Most people on here seem to just replace the bushes (I know they're only £10-£15 each) so I was just wondering whether there's a good reason to steer clear of these (apparently quite cheap) complete wishbones...?

Assuming I can get the tool somehow, it looks like I can do the entire job with new wishbones for under £100, plus some effort of course...

Thanks in advance guys for any advice gratefully received :-)

I would just buy the ball joints and the rear console bushes mate, the front bushes very rarely wear at all. Itll save you the money aswell. As for the tool, i used 2 large washers and a vice whilst the consoles were on the car.Its tight but do-able.

You may find it easier to remove the whole mounting bracket, should take about 30mins each side. Skoda charged me £25 to remove the old bushes and insert the cupra ones. reinstate wishbone then mount the whole assembly back on the car.

Then get it checked for the alignment

You may find it easier to remove the whole mounting bracket, should take about 30mins each side. Skoda charged me £25 to remove the old bushes and insert the cupra ones. reinstate wishbone then mount the whole assembly back on the car.

Wow, that sounds very cheap?

Thanks for the replies so far. I've read through lots of the various threads on here re removing the console vs doing in situ and my preference is to do in situ assuming I can get the required tool, so original request still stands - does anyone have a tool to sell or rent?

Thanks again in advance..

Wow, that sounds very cheap?

Sorry that reply wasnt clear. they charged me £25 to remove old bush and press new bush which I supplied.

still easier than doing it yourself i found.

Sorry that reply wasnt clear. they charged me £25 to remove old bush and press new bush which I supplied.

still easier than doing it yourself i found.

Bought the sealey tool, all done now, didn't take too long at all apart from one of the front wishbone bolts which really didn't want to come out at all...