_Matt_ 26 Posted February 17, 2019 Hi all, Noticed a bit of play on the 12/6 o'clock test + a torn boot on the the ball joint. One of my control arm bushes looks a bit cracked too so I've seen some Febi Bilstein control arm + ball joint assemblies for circa £67 ea and plan to replace myself. Does that sort of price sound alright? Gaining confidence working on the car but haven't done this job before. I have tools, including an impact wrench & torque wrench. On reading I've seen it's advisable to jack both sides up when replacing a ball joint - is this necessary if replacing control arm and ball joint as a ready assembled unit? Reason I ask is because my drive way is slightly sloped and it's easier to jack one side at a time. As far other stuff - is it just a couple of bolts on the body/sub frame and off it will drop? Any advice on torque settings? Cheers, Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 26 Posted February 17, 2019 Oh and any advice on anything else it might make sense to change/inspect at the same time would be great too. The car has just had new shocks, springs and top mounts. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Not sure about torque setting but I purchased a Febi kit waiting to fit off ebay that came with the wishbones and a few other goodies. Have you inspected the front droplinks ? There are also four bushes on the front beam , 3 engine and tranmission mounts ,and 2 rear axle bushes. Front x 4 bushes beam https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-CORRADO-FRONT-CROSS-MEMBER-MOUNT-BUSHES-x-4-191199233-A1223/192233123396?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Drop links https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-VW-Corrado-53I-2-9-VR6-Febi-Front-Drop-Link-Anti-Roll-Bar-ARB-Stabiliser/362270677398?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Front suspension kit https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FEBI-SUSPENSION-UPDATE-KIT-CORRADO-VR6-GOLF-MK3-GTI-VR6-5-STUD-2X-ALL-ITEMS/264047839407?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Rear axle bushes https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Febi-Rear-Axle-Bush-Prokit-Repair-Set-Beam-1220-GENUINE-5-YEAR-WARRANTY/173426827227?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Let us know if you want a link for the engine and tranny mounts and Ill pop them over to you as well. If jacking on a sloped drive I advise putting a couple of tyres under the car to act a safety cushion if the jack becomes unlodged, only metioned this as it happened to me once and it was one hell of a close shave. Edited February 17, 2019 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted February 18, 2019 Jacking up both sides is essential if you are doing anything with the anti roll bar. You don’t want the twist in it when undoing anything, broken bones likely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
