The oLD QUESTION OF Front Lower arms

ceedy · 10th July 2018, 12:37

Did the Rear Bushes last year , but planning ahead for the lower arms..

What's the experiences peeps have with particular makes.. and how long are they lasting.

My NS is still on its original at nearly 150k so probably getting tired ...

But the OS is on its 3rd arm after the OEM was replaced unnecessarily in 2014.

Cheers

Chris

ceedy · 11th July 2018, 21:26

eermm! bit thin on replies here !!

C

Lord of Hog · 12th July 2018, 06:06

I'm watching with interest as I may need to do mine before too long

Vossy · 12th July 2018, 09:01

I was thinking the same, mine are originals too and at 15 years old with 140k it may soon be the time when they start to rattle.
With originals costing upwards of £160 each from Rimmers I would probably go with Delphi and fit powerflex poly bushes, the garage my son works at only use Delphi suspension parts if the owners don't want genuine items.

If not then Mat at DMGRS has the full kit including the bushes at £179.99 + p&p HERE

Arctic · 12th July 2018, 09:10

Hi Chris.
Have you tried the Unipart arm I think I read that someone had good results from them

https://unipartautostore.com/car-par...ms-joints.html

ceedy · 12th July 2018, 16:39

That unipart one seems a decent price, not sure on the warranty but probably of little use for the reason mentioned later. ��

So far the OS has had an arm from Rimmer's that lasted about 14k miles before failing, since then it's been on a QH one so far at 17k ish miles it's got a tiny knock.. compared to the NS that is original at 148k these after markets are obviously very substandard. And the seemingly best warranty 2 yrs on the qh is in practice pretty worthless as its almost 3 years old.

bl52krz · 12th July 2018, 21:56

TRW seem pretty good from different people who have had parts of all types from them.

livan · 13th July 2018, 15:31

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

TRW seem pretty good from different people who have had parts of all types from them.

39/5000
I always try to ride trw, or lemforder

10th July 2018, 12:37	#1
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	The oLD QUESTION OF Front Lower arms Did the Rear Bushes last year , but planning ahead for the lower arms.. What's the experiences peeps have with particular makes.. and how long are they lasting. My NS is still on its original at nearly 150k so probably getting tired ... But the OS is on its 3rd arm after the OEM was replaced unnecessarily in 2014. Cheers Chris __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

11th July 2018, 21:26	#2
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	eermm! bit thin on replies here !! C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

12th July 2018, 06:06	#3
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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,714 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Chris. Have you tried the Unipart arm I think I read that someone had good results from them https://unipartautostore.com/car-par...ms-joints.html __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

12th July 2018, 16:39	#6
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	That unipart one seems a decent price, not sure on the warranty but probably of little use for the reason mentioned later. �� So far the OS has had an arm from Rimmer's that lasted about 14k miles before failing, since then it's been on a QH one so far at 17k ish miles it's got a tiny knock.. compared to the NS that is original at 148k these after markets are obviously very substandard. And the seemingly best warranty 2 yrs on the qh is in practice pretty worthless as its almost 3 years old. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 12th July 2018 at 16:47.. Reason: Cont spelling pruper

12th July 2018, 09:01	#4
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	I was thinking the same, mine are originals too and at 15 years old with 140k it may soon be the time when they start to rattle. With originals costing upwards of £160 each from Rimmers I would probably go with Delphi and fit powerflex poly bushes, the garage my son works at only use Delphi suspension parts if the owners don't want genuine items. If not then Mat at DMGRS has the full kit including the bushes at £179.99 + p&p HERE

12th July 2018, 21:56	#7
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,393 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	TRW seem pretty good from different people who have had parts of all types from them. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.