Jeremyc Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hey guys, Just had an MOT today and it failed on "rear rubber mounting bush". Can anyone tell me more about this and if its possible to fix myself at home and if it were to be done at garage what sort of price would I be looking at for part/labor. Thanks a lot guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 could be the rear anti roll bar links or the trailing arm bush. i was given an advisory for both. you need to ask them which one it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyc Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 could be the rear anti roll bar links or the trailing arm bush. i was given an advisory for both. you need to ask them which one it is The form says front suspension, lower suspension arm, axle 1 near side if that's any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 It will be referring to the lower control arm/wishbone bushes. I would just replace the complete arm rather than trying to source bushes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyc Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hi Stef, Can you tell me how much the parts would cost and if I could fit it at home or is it best left to a garage and if so what costs would I be looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 A good quality or genuine lower control arm will cost you around £100. Definitely a DIY job, basic socket/spanner set will do. Preferably using 6 point/hex sockets and a breaker bar. An hours labour at a garage will cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyc Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 A good quality or genuine lower control arm will cost you around £100. Definitely a DIY job, basic socket/spanner set will do. Preferably using 6 point/hex sockets and a breaker bar. An hours labour at a garage will cover it. Okay sounds good. Where could I source a good quality party/genuine. Do you know how to identify the difference and any names of them. Will get it ordered asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Fordpartsuk are 105 or 125 plus delivery + vat. There are 2 different sizes, 18 and 21mm respectively. Or stick your reg into eurocarparts website, lemforder (an oem brand) are around £95 inc vat with free delivery or pickup from your local branch. As for 18 or 21mm, this has been brought up several times now but it will depend on what model you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Also, suspension components should ideally be replaced in pairs - take into account that if one bush has split the other side is probably nearing the same condition if it's the same age. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyc Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Can I have your opinion on this:http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/suspension-arm-track-control-arm/trw-jtc1244_g273_a161JTC1244.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 To be perfectly honest I've never used Ocap suspension arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 if youre going to use ECP, go for the Lemforder parts, they will be better quality check www.carparts4less.co.uk, its Eurocarpart's sister site (online orders only) but the prices are usually abit less, and discounts for spending over 50, 100 150 etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredfox Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 go for the lemforder kit you wont regret it quality item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyc Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 go for the lemforder kit you wont regret it quality item Can I ask how much of a difference the quality make here? Are we talking it breaking or reducing for instance vibration or the possibility of it ruining tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 difficult to say, i would rather get the best quality and not worry about them again. i changed my rear anti roll bar links using a cheap brand and a year later they are already split. Get a quality item first time then you dont have to worry about it :) Lemfroder make OEM parts for manufacturers too ive heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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