Just a quick one taken the 8 to garage today for welding in sills which has been done. Had a quick look over and they're saying that the car has worn bushes on the lower control arms (see attached pictures) where the crowbar is there is a bit of play so was just wondering whether this is normal or if the bushes or whole arm needs replacement. I did notice a knocking from front right when driving over uneaven ground so could be that? Any help would be great thanks. Nearly fully on the road after its mini restoration project!
Just a little update. Ended up buying a new set of arms with bushes off eBay and got the garage to fit and MOT it due to every bolt looking seized on. Took that garage a day to get the old arms off and they had to cut the arms in the end so glad I didn't bother! Got nice new ones on now and feels better with no clunking noise like before. Therer was a lot of play in them, don't know how they got that bad. Must be the age.
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meaningking wrote:How much were the new arms? Do you have a link? Wondering how much cheaper they are vs OEM as I have been looking int swapping mine.
I was lucky enough to bid on a pair for £80 on eBay brand new OEM with bolts. Was very lucky.
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Definitely underpriced by the seller, well done in snaffling them.
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