Wishbone/Control Arm Replacement Video

cheshired5 · Jul 25th, 2014, 17:48

A nice bit of weekend viewing for you all.

I promised the other day that I would make a wishbone replacement video which shows my method of no driveshaft removal.
The video is 19 minutes long and bar edits to save you watching me undo bolts, it's not far off real time.
If you find it useful, please press "like" on YouTube as it will bump it up the search lists and help others to find it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnwk...o6dzg5FrSXScNg

I hope you find it useful and please feel free to offer any relevant comments or suggestions.

Mck1 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:06

Thanks for the video, wish I found it that easy. Was unable to undo the ball joint and ended up rounding off and pulled out the driveshaft! Mobile guy only charged £40 to fit. Well worth it in my opinion! C

Mck1 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:08

Thanks for the video, wish I found it that easy. Was unable to undo the ball joint and ended up rounding off and pulled out the driveshaft! Mobile guy only charged £40 to fit. Well worth it in my opinion! C

cheshired5 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:10

Yep, if they've been on for years and years, the spanner and torx method for the balljoint always runs that risk.
The Clarke Impact Driver I use only costs about £65 and I'll be buying one myself if my neighbour who lent it me ever moves house.

£40 for someone else to do it is a good result though.

Mck1 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:17

Sorry thats £40 per side. Had changed twice as meyle hd part failed! Garage charged £50 per side. Worth it to save hrs!

cheshired5 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Mck1

Sorry thats £40 per side. Had changed twice as meyle hd part failed! Garage charged £50 per side. Worth it to save hrs!

I've heard about this, so I went genuine. I would have considered Lemforder also as I rate them.
As it is, it was only £225 for the pair and of course no labour and they''ll last longer than the Meyle, so I'm pleased how it's turned out.

Mck1 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:31

2 x meyle hd wishbones & 2 x ball joints = £199. All is save a few pounds, purchased them as had good reviews. Came with a 2 yr replacement but was not willing to refund the labour charges. Only lasted 6 months!!! Will buy Volvo next time, if needed!

cheshired5 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:37

They are competitively priced and I NEARLY went down the same route including track rod ends and droplinks.
As it is, I've recently put Meyle shocks on and droplinks.
I've already had to change a droplink after 1500 miles due to a dislodged dust cover. I MAY have caused it though because it has a stupid tightening method.
Anyway, bought another off a member at a good price, so it's getting a second chance.
Time will tell.......
Their shocks are holding out perfectly so far......

Wentworth · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:41

"Ooo look at that bush..... Lovely!"

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for posting such a great video.

Cheers
Paul.

cheshired5 · Jul 25th, 2014, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wentworth

"Ooo look at that bush..... Lovely!"

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for posting such a great video

Haha, the excitement just burst out of me which is understandable considering the state of the old one, lol.
Cheers.

Jul 25th, 2014, 17:48	#1
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Wishbone/Control Arm Replacement Video A nice bit of weekend viewing for you all. I promised the other day that I would make a wishbone replacement video which shows my method of no driveshaft removal. The video is 19 minutes long and bar edits to save you watching me undo bolts, it's not far off real time. If you find it useful, please press "like" on YouTube as it will bump it up the search lists and help others to find it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnwk...o6dzg5FrSXScNg I hope you find it useful and please feel free to offer any relevant comments or suggestions. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 25th, 2014, 18:10	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Yep, if they've been on for years and years, the spanner and torx method for the balljoint always runs that risk. The Clarke Impact Driver I use only costs about £65 and I'll be buying one myself if my neighbour who lent it me ever moves house. £40 for someone else to do it is a good result though. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 25th, 2014, 18:37	#8
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	They are competitively priced and I NEARLY went down the same route including track rod ends and droplinks. As it is, I've recently put Meyle shocks on and droplinks. I've already had to change a droplink after 1500 miles due to a dislodged dust cover. I MAY have caused it though because it has a stupid tightening method. Anyway, bought another off a member at a good price, so it's getting a second chance. Time will tell....... Their shocks are holding out perfectly so far...... __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 25th, 2014, 18:41	#9
Wentworth VOC Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2019 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntingdon View Photos By: Wentworth	Thank you "Ooo look at that bush..... Lovely!" I couldn't agree more! Thanks for posting such a great video. Cheers Paul. __________________ Current: 2004 XC90 D5 163BHP; 2002 V70 2.4 170BHP; 2001 Jaguar XKR 4.0 Supercharged V8 370BHP Past Loves: 1997 V90 B6304 sold @ 116k 1993 945 B200FT retired @ 206k

Jul 25th, 2014, 18:06	#2
Mck1 Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2016 10:10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: surrey	Thanks for the video, wish I found it that easy. Was unable to undo the ball joint and ended up rounding off and pulled out the driveshaft! Mobile guy only charged £40 to fit. Well worth it in my opinion! C

Jul 25th, 2014, 18:08	#3
Mck1 Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2016 10:10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: surrey	Thanks for the video, wish I found it that easy. Was unable to undo the ball joint and ended up rounding off and pulled out the driveshaft! Mobile guy only charged £40 to fit. Well worth it in my opinion! C

Jul 25th, 2014, 18:17	#5
Mck1 Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2016 10:10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: surrey	Sorry thats £40 per side. Had changed twice as meyle hd part failed! Garage charged £50 per side. Worth it to save hrs!

Jul 25th, 2014, 18:31	#7
Mck1 Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2016 10:10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: surrey	2 x meyle hd wishbones & 2 x ball joints = £199. All is save a few pounds, purchased them as had good reviews. Came with a 2 yr replacement but was not willing to refund the labour charges. Only lasted 6 months!!! Will buy Volvo next time, if needed!

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