AlgarveVR6 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Hi All Being a bit thick as usual. My wifes C failed IPO inspection here in Portugal. Turns out its the front suspension bushes in what I think is the wishbone. The wishbone is the triangular (nearly) pressed steel bit on the front suspension. Guy at the garage, who doesn't speak good english so comms are limited, asked if it is possible to buy with the bushes, or can you buy the bushes seperate. Please bear in mind I have no access to GSF or the like here, and have to use VW, or pay mega postage. Any help appreciated. Thanks. Dic PS Sorry to be thick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Yes you can buy the wishbone with bushes pre-fitted, OR you can buy the bushes seperately if you prefer. It would be easier to buy the whole thing and you get the bottom ball joint with it too .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlgarveVR6 0 Posted August 19, 2008 excellent news. Presume VW charge stupid money. What am I talking about, of course they will. Oh well, there goes my new surfboard. :( Anyone any idea on VW list price inc bushes. Might get both done at the same time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted August 19, 2008 excellent news. Presume VW charge stupid money. What am I talking about, of course they will. Oh well, there goes my new surfboard. :( Anyone any idea on VW list price inc bushes. Might get both done at the same time UK price they are around £70ea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted August 19, 2008 i bought some not long ago from VW and think i paid £75 each side and they come with the bushes all fitted, i think they call them track arms or something like that iirc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted August 19, 2008 here's the reciept, the 4th and 5th items down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 19, 2008 excellent news. Presume VW charge stupid money. What am I talking about, of course they will. Oh well, there goes my new surfboard. :( Anyone any idea on VW list price inc bushes. Might get both done at the same time UK price they are around £70ea. Yup, just bought a set for mine :( If you're dropping the wishbones out, chances are you may well need new ball-joints with their retaining plate and bolts too, which is another £25 or so a side from VAG. Alternatively, some Febi wishbones complete with bushes can be bought from http://www.vwspares.co.uk for £27.50 a pop - http://www.vwspares.co.uk/corrado_suspension.php If you're feeling really tight, then you can just buy the bushes, which are peanuts from vwspares and about £50 all-in from VAG. They also sell a nice little kit with the ball joint, bracket, 3 bolts and nut for £6.50 a side (£25 from VAG) - http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id=592 Not sure how much/if postage out to Portugal is though... If you're after VAG part numbers, I can have a rummage and post them up for you if needs be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlgarveVR6 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Bloody hell you lot are good. Prices, part numbers, pics. Can anyone bring them over and you can stay at mine for a bit, and have some sun. Oh and if you can fit them too, even better. Dic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
