Wishbone removal
Wishbone removal
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churst

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27 posts

225 months

Sunday 7th December 2008
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Thinking of painting all the wishbones over xmas. They are in good cond and just need a quick rub down and a lick of paint. Thinking of removing them and doing the work on the bench. When I replace them will I need the geometry checking or better to leave and paint on the car.

V8 Animal

6,015 posts

241 months

Sunday 7th December 2008
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Deffo need a set up as your cambers will be well out.
That will become obvious as soon as you start stripping her down (oh err)
V8 Animal

S7Paul

2,103 posts

265 months

Sunday 7th December 2008
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You'll be able to assess their condition better if they're off the car, and they'll be easier to paint. However, it could turn into one of those jobs that snowballs (don't they all!). First, you'll want a set of new nuts & bolts from Steve Heath, then (if you haven't got them already) you'll be investing in poly bushes all round. Then, finally, a full alignment. Don't say I didn't warn you! wink

spend

12,581 posts

282 months

Sunday 7th December 2008
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Replacing the BJ's & TRE's is well worthwhile whilst you are at it..

Its also a good time to do the steering UJ's and gaiter them whilst you have easy access.

It'll feel like a new car hehe

V8 Animal

6,015 posts

241 months

Sunday 7th December 2008
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Then replace the shocks.
Whilst your at it a new set of bling wheels and tyres would well nicebiggrin
Expensive can of por15hehe