Front Wishbone Failure

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The front wishbone has failed on my 2000 Viper GTS. Is this a common failure? Where is the best place to obtain a replacement?

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Thanks for the feedback. It is the right side front. Apparently the left side can be ordered but the right side is not available. I will check out some of the suggested sources and hope I can get a part.

[V10 SPM]

Do you think it is necessary to replace both sides at once or is it okay just to do one side?

[V10 SPM]

I planned to replace just the RH control arm and drop link but the garage is recommending replacing the LH control arm and drop link as well.

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I haven't had the chance to quiz them about it yet, I wanted to get some feedback from other owners first. The car is at my local ex-Chrysler/Dodge dealership as I don't have the facilities to do the work myself and unfortunately the car is not really safe to drive away so I'm not in a good bargaining position. From my past experience I expect to replace every part on this car eventually!

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speedandstealth said:

The Viper must have its own parking place at said garage!

I guess it has spent around 2 years off the road in total since I bought it...on the plus side I am gradually replacing old parts with new ones.

I have the place lined up ready to do the wheels as soon as the car is running again...and I've been saying that since January! I hope I get to drive the Viper at least once more this year.

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fatboy18 said:

Care to update us on why the Garage told you both wishbones need changing? Did you get an answer from said garage?

When I quizzed them and asked them to justify the recommendation they said it was a "precautionary measure". So I'm just doing the one side. Anyway I ordered the parts from USA and they are on the way. Prices were not too bad in the end.

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Update: 4 days for the parts to get to UK, 4 weeks for Parcelforce to actually deliver them, hopefully I'm back on the road this weekend!

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Suspension finally fixed. Alloy wheels refurbished. New tyres fitted all round. Next job is to get the paintwork professionally detailed.

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Viper just had its 16th birthday, flew through the MOT and is looking as good as it has done for years. I might even get to drive it a bit this year!