156 Front Suspension Lower Wishbones

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Gary Taylor - 19 Apr 2004 17:03 GMT

There was a conversation back in March about the upper wishbones of a 156
and how to replace them, but has anyone attempted the lowers and if so how
did you get one?

Was it difficult (doesn't look like too many bolts), and how did you split
the balljoint.

I'm about to replace mine (on order) and still have the option to get my
specialist to do the job. Although I'd prefer to save the labour costs!!

thanks
Gary

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Gary Taylor - 26 Apr 2004 19:20 GMT

As I didn't get a reply I guess that you've taking yours to a garage. But it
doesn't look too difficult with one ball joint, one bolt through leg and
four more holding mounting onto crossmember. Copious amounts of WD40 going
on on Friday night!

Mine (should) arrive this week and I'm going to replace both uppers and
lowers at the same time. Bought from EB Spares at ?62 each lower and ?24
each upper. Add delivery and VAT.

Someone has suggested I should also change anti-roll bar drop links ... I'll
check those first.

I'll post any problems I encountered ......

Gary

> There was a conversation back in March about the upper wishbones of a 156
> and how to replace them, but has anyone attempted the lowers and if so how
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