How quickly do they wear out

[riplash]

Basically trying to find out how much mileage and age affects any/all of the following parts:


Driveshafts

Wishbones

Anti-Roll Bar


Im purchasing all of these and am undecided whether my peace of mind is worth all the extra cash buying brand new.

 

[u33db]

ARB - dont think it really gets affected badly with age as my 130k 16v looked in good shape when i removed it.

Wishbones - think id give the bushes about 70k before theyd deteriorate noticably...metal bit looked ok when i removed mine (considering) though.

Driveshafts - dunno! About 70k id err towards going for new IMO....

 

[JAY172]

arb-just a metal bar and will last for the cars lifetime.

wishbones-the bushes can wear,become supple and perish/split.have a look at the bushes before you buy them.the balljoint (can be replaced separatly) can wear but you could feel for the play before you buy the wishbone.

driveshafts-the gaitors can perish/split but the actual joints vary.sometimes theyll last the life of the car whilst sometimes they can wear as early as 60,000/70,000 miles.

obviously high mileage and older parts will be more worn just check them before you buy. the only thing you cant really check is the driveshaft joints as there sealed by the gaitor and you would only notice a problem when there on the car.

 

[Ben H]

Riplash - I think the car has had at least a new N/S driveshaft. Check the bills mate.