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sunnyr83
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 8:07 pm

The following was listed on the m.o.t sheet

'Nearside front (rearmost) suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement'

'Offside front (rearmost) suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement'

Now I have been advised that the Lollipop bushes need replacing. Is it easier to buy the housing with the bush in it already or take the current deterioated bush out and replace just that.

I want to tackle it myself so easiest way please. Is it worth mr putting a wanted ad up for the housing and get the bushes new?

Steering rack had slight play as well so that's gotta get changed.
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 8:17 pm

Hi mate I had my mot last week and I had the same with the lollipop mounts. I went to gsf and got two £30 ish and fitted my self. Off the shelf parts at euros to .
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 8:21 pm

GSF used to sell them pre fitted, it may be worth asking your local branch if you don't want the faff about
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 8:31 pm

Are the bushes included?

Thanks.
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 8:32 pm

Yes, I bought a set a year ago, as GSF had bought a job lot
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 8:33 pm

Yes mate just bolt them up , go for the premium make as they have some cheapo alts
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 9:20 pm

Sounds like a good opportunity to upgrade to eccentric poly's
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Post Sun May 20, 2012 11:47 pm

Thanks for the replies so far guys.
Great help.