bushes

[e30121]

Hi people took my cab for a mot failed on wishbone bushes should i replace the full wishbones from my local car parts shop as they have the bushes on them.thanks

[Brianmoooore]

No point in replacing the wishbones if they are definitely good. Changing the bushes is an easy enough DIY job.

[capri_rob]

When you say wishbone bushes you mean the big rubber bushes in the "lollipop" brackets that bolt to the body ?

Not the 2 x balljoints on the wishbone itself ?

The full wishbones will come with balljoints but the "lollipop" bushes will need to be bought separately and you will need to get the old ones off the existing arms, the bush pressed out and new bushes pressed in to the existing "lollipop" brackets - and then the bush/bracket pressed onto the arm.

If you go down the route of replacing the arms ( pointless unless the balljoints are knackered ) buy Lemforder ones from ECP - about £50 a side.

The wishbone bushes you should ONLY buy from BMW - the M3 eccentric ones are a worthwhile and popular upgrade.

[Grrrmachine]

The wishbone itself doesn't have any bushes; it's got two ball joints pressed in, but no bush.

The wishbone bush, or lollipop bush as it's called on here, is a separate thing, so if you bought a new wishbone you wouldn't get the lollipop bush with it.

For more info on Suspension, check the Wiki:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... #Wishbones

EDIT: gah, beaten to it by rob AND Brian

[capri_rob]

. Changing the bushes is an easy enough DIY job.

IF you have access to a hydraulic press.

Otherwise you better be very strong.

[Brianmoooore]

. Changing the bushes is an easy enough DIY job.

IF you have access to a hydraulic press.

Otherwise you better be very strong.

You remove them by sawing nearly through the outer ring, and a block of wood coupled with a large hammer will fit the new ones into the lollipop.

[Grrrmachine]

You remove them by sawing nearly through the outer ring, and a block of wood coupled with a large hammer will fit the new ones into the lollipop.

Documented here:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... pop_Bushes

[capri_rob]

I wouldnt attempt to press the bushes into the lollipop brackets and then onto the arms again - not when a press at the local garage has it done in seconds for the cost of a couple of pints

[redcar]

taking the old lollipop off is easy enough.
Just heat the actual wishbone near the lollipop bush with some map gas. Then soon enough you will easily be able to pull the whole lollipop off.

Sandpaper the wishbone or remove the stuck rubber with a knife...the is required as the burnt rubber from the old bush will still be on the wishbone.

Lube up the new bush, and with some strength and using your foot push it onto the wishbone. Doesn't take long.

[e30121]

hi thanks for the replies yes i think they are the lollipop bushes any ideas where i can get tham from for front and rear

[Grrrmachine]

You don't have wishbones at the rear (please, read the Wiki).

A full list of bushes is available in the Wiki, including part numbers and general prices.

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Bushes

Parts can be bought from the registered traders on here (including official BMW service departments) as well as your local dealer, or third-party parts suppliers like GSF (who also sell their services on here).

[e30121]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-Front ... 4cfd35bdf8

is this the right part i need and what are your thoughts on these

[redcar]

Personally, i went for official BMW m3 eccentric ones. They are tried and tested and assured quality. Similar price too