replacing suspension bushes on a ka

[McBunny]

right how hard is it to replace the bushes on a for ka ?? and how can you tell if they have actually gone ??

 

[Lunner]

If they are cracked chances are they have gone.

I would guess theya re about as hard to do as a clio, or prolly easier as its not sh*te french engineering

 

[Tom]

its a fiesta how hard can it be!

 

[McBunny]

lol i dunno thats why im asking

 

[browno]

if its the front wishbone bushes, theyre a piece of cake - just buy the whole arm for about £13 from local parts store, and theyre about an hour a side...

I know as my escort has needed 5 (yes FIVE!!!) in 3 years for MOTs!!!!

 

[McBunny]

lol that cheap then

 

[hkka]

sorry, are you talking about Ford Ka??? If yes, I think I know whatto answer.

it is very hard to remove the washbone bushes. I think you need special tool to do that. Therefore, people usually but a whole front suspension arm.

Also Powerflex do have bushes for Ka but in that way, you will really need some professional help.

 

[browno]

As above - wishbone bushes are a common ford failing - but thankfully the arms are so cheap its less hassle to swap the whole thing (and you get a shiny new bottom ball joint thrown in for free!)

If its anything like the escort though, be careful of your ABS sensors as youre using the big bar to pop out the ball joint - had to replace one of mine as it got smacked and theyre about £80-90 each!

 

[McBunny]

yes hkka ford ka

browno will watch out for the abs then shall give the parts place a ring in a minute