Rusty rear suspension arms
 

https://imgur.com/a/HxprE87https://imgur.com/a/HxprE87

See my post from Wednesday- explaining situation. Sorry this is my first time uploading pictures. Seems to have worked thanks to Ian G.

I dont see any holes. Would they not clean up?

Well I've seen worse, but it's the top side where the spring sits that's the main problem area and the bit that needs to be inspected. It can be a bit time consuming but if in doubt check it out! ;)

I would say take them out, remove all the rust with a circular wire brush mounted on a drill, or sand blast, and then see what is left of the arms.

Definitely worth trying to clean up - I thought mine were too far gone, turns out they lasted another 3 years with some careful cleaning and coating.

If they are finished, we do offer an excellent deal on a pack containing both upper arms and both lower arms - and being a member of this excellent forum you get 5% off all orders with us, too. :)

Good luck!

I wish mine on my project looked that good.

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Like others on here I don't think they look too bad. I'd go down the refurb road too :}

wire brush drill bit to remove the rust flakes then treat with a rust converter - i use the marine treatment Fertan.

Given the cost of replacing and the comments that I have received here, my plan is to re-furbish: Aquaseal - used on ship decks and oil rigs!!!
I gave the undersides the MOT test a good poke with a sharp screwdriver! They are solid! It's comforting that you all agree with a good- rust descale. I've got the car on axle stands right now and I'm going to spend some time cleaning up, before thoroughly treating. During my inspection I found that the fuel tank straps are badly corroded too. Good job I'm onto it now, or this could have been another expense and a possible reason not to go Dutch in the vehicle with the Rover crowd next month!
I will post pictures of the project once complete. Before and after! Also I have every reason to keep this Rover looking good and roadworthy as I am the original owner from December 2002. She had 4 miles on the clock when I bought her for £14500 from JCT600 in Wakefield. A pre-registered !!

Mine were solid underneath:-
https://i.imgur.com/9x3pLEe.jpg
The underspring part.......... :eek: Well worth checking on top, around the base of the spring!