Hey all,

 

I recently had new tyres and tracking/alignment. The company that carried out the tracking/alignment have tried to adjust the rear but have found the rear bolts to do this have seized. He explained this is common because the bolts are alloy and are often not copper greased from factory. They then run through a steel sleeve which is mounted in the bush in the arm. He said the alloy bolt and steel sleeve effectively corrode together seizing it in place.

 

By adjusting it whilst seized its winding the Bush which would cause premature wear/failure. My question is, he believed I needed to change the whole rear arm on each side. I've found a genuine VAG MQB platform bolt kit for £26, could I get away with this or would it be easier to replace the arms as well? 

 

Thanks in advance!

After a bit of research Powerflex do replacement bushes with stainless sleeves for around £75. I'm going  to get a mechanic mate to have a look and see if it can't be sorted out with a bit of persuasion. Seems wasteful to have to replace 2 whole metal arms for a bit of corrosion!

After a bit more research, other options include Superpro bushes (similar to Powerflex) which are about the same cost as Powerflex, PSB bushes (Problem Solving Bushes) which are cheaper polybushes (£40 to Powerflex's £75) or replacement OE bushes from motorfactors.