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VW POLO 9N3 Lower Arm Bushes
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:19 am
by Sonic70
Just had MOT and lower arm rear bushes need replacing. Garage wants to replace the lower arms and the wishbone suspension brackets(think thats what they are called) which contain the bushes. My question is does all this need replacing or can be just replace the bushes?
Thanks All
Victor
Re: VW POLO 9N3 Lower Arm Bushes
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 3:17 pm
by CarbonChaos
You dont need to change the arms or support brackets ,just the rear bushes only they are cheap to buy just the labour costs involved.
if your inclined you can buy a cheap tool to remove them and refit them look online for this
Re: VW POLO 9N3 Lower Arm Bushes
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:07 pm
by CarbonChaos
Just a video of the process involved
https://youtu.be/5SkwiaaYrTg
Re: VW POLO 9N3 Lower Arm Bushes
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 12:00 pm
by Sonic70
Brilliant, thanks for your replies.
Victor
Re: VW POLO 9N3 Lower Arm Bushes
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:46 am
by Sonic70
Is it best to fit new vw bushes or can you get better aftermarket ones?
Re: VW POLO 9N3 Lower Arm Bushes
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:59 pm
by 4aceman
Original ones don't last very long. Meyle HD are more solid one which should last longer.
There are very common issues of the bolt pulling the threads from the suspension brackets (called consoles), or breaking the bolt, so that's probably why the garage suggested to replace those also. I wouldn't start the job without some plan of fixing those threads. Whether that be replacement consoles or a helicoil repair kit.
Steel bolt in an aluminium threaded console so expect trouble.