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Xenon Newbie Offline Posts: 36 Chester Gender: Drives: 3.0 saloon	Wishbones 12. Feb 2011 at 18:45 Can someone give a link to recomended wishbones please?
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Hannah Judes Dad Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2024 Cleethorpes North East Lincs Gender: Drives: A 1996 2.5CDX Auto Estate with a list of faults	Re: Wishbones Reply #1 - 12. Feb 2011 at 23:14 This company seems to do what you are looking for http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Suspension-Arm-Lower-RH-90576789-Omega-/170546256...
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: Wishbones Reply #2 - 12. Feb 2011 at 23:39 The general recommendation is to fit Lemforder ones... Not sure about the quality of the ones in the link but I've had 2 sets of cheap ones from ebay (for not a lot more than that for the pair) and been reasonably happy... But then I fit them myself
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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Wishbones Reply #3 - 13. Feb 2011 at 02:44 There have been several bad reports on here re Delphi wishbone bushes.
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dad1uk Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1139 Birmingham Gender: Drives: Omega 2.5 Tourer Estate	Re: Wishbones Reply #4 - 13. Feb 2011 at 08:29 chrisgixer wrote on 13. Feb 2011 at 02:44: There have been several bad reports on here re Delphi wishbone bushes. The link says the wishbones are guaranteed. I wander how good the 12 months guarantee is and what it covers?
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Xenon Newbie Offline Posts: 36 Chester Gender: Drives: 3.0 saloon	Re: Wishbones Reply #5 - 13. Feb 2011 at 11:57 Thanks for the replies. These are the bushes I need http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-WISHBONE-BUSH-REAR-1994-/220377350990?pt=UK... as I have powerflex fitted and the ball joints are ok. What type of place could press them in for me?
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Re: Wishbones
Reply #6 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:39

Anywhere with a press, some garages have them, or engineer shops. A small press would be ok for the rear, about 1.5 tons is enough ime. Although the fronts need about 8 or 9 tons of pressure, possibly more.

The other important part needed are drifts. Something just the right diameter to support the complete circumference of the rear of the wishbone to allow the bush to pass through as it's pressed out, otherwise the wishbone could bend. Although i found it easier to cut the bush out first by drilling through then hacksawing out prior to pressing as it's one less drift/process needed. But more than one drill bit will be needed for sure. Roll Eyes

Once removed pollish the internal area to remove any burs or corrosion, do not lubricate. Pressing the new bush in is easier than removal ime. Just make sure it's kept square or it will collapse.

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Re: Wishbones
Reply #7 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:45

dad1uk wrote on 13. Feb 2011 at 08:29:

chrisgixer wrote on 13. Feb 2011 at 02:44:

There have been several bad reports on here re Delphi wishbone bushes.

The link says the wishbones are guaranteed.
I wander how good the 12 months guarantee is and what it covers?

Guarantee won't cover removal and re fitting. It may be Delphi have improved their product as those bushes look differant to the Delphi ones I have seen.

I still say lemforder is the most reliable way to go tbh, 2year warranty, but 120 a pair from allgerman parts.

There are numerous £50 a pair sets around, and some have had good results, but can't say what make they have. Therefore a gamble on longevity.

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Reply #8 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:46

chrisgixer wrote on 13. Feb 2011 at 12:39:

Anywhere with a press, some garages have them, or engineer shops. A small press would be ok for the rear, about 1.5 tons is enough ime. Although the fronts need about 8 or 9 tons of pressure, possibly more.

The other important part needed are drifts. Something just the right diameter to support the complete circumference of the rear of the wishbone to allow the bush to pass through as it's pressed out, otherwise the wishbone could bend. Although i found it easier to cut the bush out first by drilling through then hacksawing out prior to pressing as it's one less drift/process needed. But more than one drill bit will be needed for sure. Roll Eyes

Once removed pollish the internal area to remove any burs or corrosion, do not lubricate. Pressing the new bush in is easier than removal ime. Just make sure it's kept square or it will collapse.

Hth

Thanks, do you think the ones in my link are ok? They seem cheep.

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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Wishbones Reply #9 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:46 Xenon wrote on 13. Feb 2011 at 11:57: Thanks for the replies. These are the bushes I need http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-WISHBONE-BUSH-REAR-1994-/220377350990?pt=UK... as I have powerflex fitted and the ball joints are ok. What type of place could press them in for me? What make Is that bush? Vx don't make bushes.
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Xenon Newbie Offline Posts: 36 Chester Gender: Drives: 3.0 saloon	Re: Wishbones Reply #10 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:46 I'm not sure.
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VXL V6 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5306 Gender:	Re: Wishbones Reply #11 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:49 My take on it is to fit the Lemforder wishbones then after a couple of years pop in some front poly bushes. At the age / mileage of these vehicles I think it's important to remember that the rear bush and bottom ball joint could be near the end of their useful life as well.
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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Wishbones Reply #12 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:51 Hmmm, I wouldn't fit those personally. Far too cheap. Could be any old shite. Suggest a call to Jason at allgermanparts. He can supply the genuine lemforder items. More money, but there's nothing better afaik.
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Re: Wishbones
Reply #13 - 13. Feb 2011 at 12:54

VXL V6 wrote on 13. Feb 2011 at 12:49:

My take on it is to fit the Lemforder wishbones then after a couple of years pop in some front poly bushes. At the age / mileage of these vehicles I think it's important to remember that the rear bush and bottom ball joint could be near the end of their useful life as well.

I already have powerflex bushes fitted. Thumbs Up!

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