Front end suspension refresh, what to replace?

[ScarySquirrel]

Hi all,

I'm interested to know (from someone who knows their stuff), what the key components at the front end of a 182 (or 172) are, and roughly how much they cost and how long they'd take a mechanic to replace, or if they're easy for a novice to fit (I've done brakes and coilovers before, but it was a bit of a struggle, it just took ages).

I've seen various things like track rod ends, ball joints, and various things mentioned, and James from JMS even pointed them all out to me when I was last up there, but I've now forgotten.

Basically I'm just keen to know the key parts, and roughly how much to replace all of them would be.

Spanks in advance

 

[Budgie]

Wishbone bushes. ARB bushes. Track rod ends. Ball joints.

That'll pretty much do. All easy enough to change.

 

[ScarySquirrel]

Thank you

Ohhh, I just realised I'm coming to see you on Saturday (yay!). I wondered if I could demonstrate a creak which I noticed today (it's just when turning at low speeds to the left (or right, can't remember)), and see what your thoughts are.

Just to warn you, and James at JMS will testify to this, as you know your stuff I'll probably fire off about 100 questions about Clios on Saturday I'll bring one of the big Red Bulls for you, don't worry