suspension issue

[plymvrs]

i mounted a kerb today albeit at slow speed as usual, but heard a clunk. the steering had felt a bit weird, but put it down to the weather of late. when i got out of the car, i pushed on the tread of the tyre with by foot towards the rear of the car and the whole lot moved!! So tried the nearside - solid.

turned the wheel on full left lock and saw that at the back of the offside wishbone, a rubber bush was hanging out! Am I looking at a complete new wishbone? never seen anything like it before!

[VWD]

I'd say it's a rear console bush failure.  But others will confirm.  The best cure, if it is, is to replace both sides with  Polybushes. Plenty of guides on here on how to.

[VWD]

SORRY- I'd edit that if the system would let me to front console, rear bush failure.  Two choices- replace with similar, or fit Powerflex bushes.  My costing put both sides with motor factor replacements at circa £35, and Powerflex at circa 60.  The bonus is that if fitted & lubricated correctly, Powerflex is a fit once in lifetime operation. My local place charges £50 per corner. But from "how to 's " on here, I'd suggest that it's an easy operation for not an OAP, who's hips would let him down, but say sod you, you stay here.

[plymvrs]

had it done. was told the entire wishbone would have to be replaced at a cost of £170!!!

just picked it up, and it has the same wishbone on it, just with a new rear bush fitted, which they seem to think costs £70 for a bush!!!

i will be going back tomoz and kicking off!!

esp when euro car parts charge 9.19 for the same bush!!!

[Breezy_Pete]

Did the invoice itemise a wishbone?

They don't usually need changing, but sometimes are excessively rusty. One member had the 'peg' that goes into the console bush snap off, ISTR!

Please tell me they haven't fitted a bush like the factory one, with just one central rubber web coming up/down from the hexagonal centre?

 

 

[TMB]

4 minutes ago, Wino said:

One member had the 'peg' that goes into the console bush snap off, ISTR!

 

 

eek!