Do you need to weld Powerflex wishbone kit - the new style?

[Martin.]

Read a few times that people still recommend it even with the new style. But there is no mention of a weld being needed on the fitting instructions. Maybe the washers prevent any damage?

So do you need to? If so why?

If welded wouldn't it make it impossible to get back off/replace at a later date if needed?

Cheers

 

[Fred@BTM]

there was no mention of welding the old ones but you had to, powerflex said you didn't LOL!

 

[rollerdan]

Im having trouble with the new style bushes they dont seem to fit in the slot with the washers fitted either side of the bush . Few other people have had this problem mine wer very very tight to get the collars in they had to be pressed in

 

[Martin.]

Where do you weld, the sleeve insert to the wishbone itself?

 

[mark123]

Yes, the sleeve to the wishbone - old style anyway.

Mine (old style) said in the instructions that welding was recommended. I didn't initially but the sleeve popped out almost straight away, before I'd even done any hard driving.

 

[peanuthead]

I am going to be fitting some old style ones shortly, anyone got a pic of the sleve welded into place. I know its likely to be straight forward just wouldnt mind a picture for reference!

 

[rollerdan]

No welding required on the new style and they wer stupidly tight to press them in so i dont think there goin anywhere !

 

[MG cup]

Better safe than sorry roller dan, most garages will do for you if you get them in.

few rubbish shots of wishbones welded peanut head.

 

[peanuthead]

Can't see any pics swede cup?

 

[MG cup]

Sorry there wasn't any as I didn't attach them lol.

Here you go.