Powerflex wishbone bushes

[rollerdan]

Basically in my previous thread i have been having problem with fitting my new style wishbone bushes from powerflex . I emailed them explaining my situation and they have told me to shave down the bushes a little so they fit inside the slots on the subframe . Is this a wise idea ? I did think about doing this but didnt wanna risk it but now they have told me to do so just wondering what somone else thinks

 

[Tigger]

Glad I didn't sell you my old ones now lol

 

[rollerdan]

Haha I'm starting to wish i got the old ones buddy think i got a dodgy batch tbh

 

[Mr R.]

Ive just fitted a set to my car, yes they are a bit tight when trying to get the washers in.
Did you press your bushes in with a press or vice?

Or did you just push them in by hand?

I put my bushes in the arms with a press and found this better to fit to the car, i had to lever the arms/bushes while trying to get the washers in, its tight but it does go.

Scott

 

[Mar172]

I thought you have fitted them by now ? Is there some garage that could do them for you

 

[rollerdan]

I used a vice to press them in mate still no joy

 

[not normal dan]

What's the score with these new powerflex items? Is the spot welding still required?

 

[Chri5]

Nope, apparently not

 

[MG cup]

I thought this had been covered Dan, they are tight to get into the arms and on the car. Suspension parts just don't fall onto a car sometimes im afraid mate, some force required. And yes I would advise welding of the collars with the new style bushes even though though the collar is thicker, there is still room for movement.

 

[not normal dan]

I thought this had been covered Dan, they are tight to get into the arms and on the car. Suspension parts just don't fall onto a car sometimes im afraid mate, some force required. And yes I would advise welding of the collars with the new style bushes even though though the collar is thicker, there is still room for movement.

Just wanted a heads up tbh, welding them is not a problem as I've got a mig rig.

 

[5678]

Have you not got these fitted yet?!

 

[JezzaMac]

Got mine in not a problem with the washers. Managed to leaver the wishbone enough to get the washer in the top then leaver the wishbone the other way and gently tap the washer down with a hammer.

My problem came getting the wishbone off. Had to get the grinder out and cut one of the bolts off!

 

[rollerdan]

Sorted mine out a few days ago all done now

 

[5678]

Any tips on where to get them from for £66 still?!

 

[rollerdan]

The place where i got them have increased the price to £90 . But I've seen a set on ebay already in wishbones for somthing like 40-50 quid

 

[Hollings]

ive just came to this problem today, and how infuriating! ill be having another bash tomorrow.

 

[rollerdan]

It's so annoying isn't it mate . But I got them in in the end . Just keep trying and youl get there !