Msc1 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Hi. Anybody know what bolts I will need for the Upper Control Arms (the curved ones) on the rears? Due to change these but my arms didn't come with bolts, and I just know they will be rusted and seized like the lowers were, thus having to grind them out. Fleabay isnt resulting in them from searching so size etc would be great, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 is this what you are talking about https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-FORD-FOCUS-MK1-MK2-CMAX-C-MAX-REAR-LOWER-WISHBONE-CONTROL-ARM-FITTING-BOLTS/151346478952?hash=item233cf3ff68:g:YdYAAOSwbqpTtncI:rk:8:pf:0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I replaced my upper rear suspension arms about 5 years ago.Sorry I can’t remember the sizes but the bolts that are fixed to the subframe could be difficult to remove.I used some heat and a long e tension socket,luckily that worked.Maybe using a grinder could be a problem with space limitations if working on axle stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msc1 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Almost! These are the lower arm bolts, and it's the upper I'm doing. Assuming they are different bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have some OEM suspension bolts in the garage,I know they are expensive if I have the correct finis numbers for the upper arms maybe we could do a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I will add they are new and unused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msc1 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Possibly mate if you can guarantee they are the right ones and how much. I'm sure the bolts will be obtainable from motoring shops as I've done before, but always prefer OEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Been out in the garage sorry only have wishbone long nuts and bolts and bolts that fix the hub to the carrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 What condition are your wish bones in?I do have a pair of new OEM also in the garage.Selling on eBay now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msc1 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Wishbones on this car go by many names! Do you mean the arms the rear springs seat into, are the carrier arms which has the b*stard bushes that can't be removed unless you disassemble the whole rear suspension and use a special removal tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Yes the arms that the springs sit in.I’ve replaced all rear suspension parts since owning my car.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msc1 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Cool. I'm actually not going to change the wishbones for at least another 12 months. I may have to change the rear sub frame, so makes sense to do it then if I do it then. Thanks for looking for those bolts tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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