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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: BARNPOT2000 on October 29, 2021, 22:38

Title: Ebay wishbones
Post by: BARNPOT2000 on October 29, 2021, 22:38
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Yaris-MK1-1999-05-Front-Lower-Suspension-Wishbone-Arms-Pair-Bushes-12mm-/153158142655?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Can anyone confirm if these are good wishbone replacements please?
Title: Re: Ebay wishbones
Post by: Gibla on October 30, 2021, 14:46
They look the same as these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193021466891 which I can definitely vouch for as good replacements
Title: Re: Ebay wishbones
Post by: BARNPOT2000 on October 31, 2021, 10:34
Quote from: Gibla on October 30, 2021, 14:46They look the same as these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193021466891 which I can definitely vouch for as good replacements
Thanks for the confirmation, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Ebay wishbones
Post by: Smithy on November 2, 2021, 14:22
I would like to change mine over while I undertake a suspension refresh. Are they easy to swap over? Would I be able to reuse the original bolts etc.
 
Title: Re: Ebay wishbones
Post by: Carolyn on November 2, 2021, 14:34
Quote from: Smithy on November  2, 2021, 14:22I would like to change mine over while I undertake a suspension refresh. Are they easy to swap over? Would I be able to reuse the original bolts etc.
 

The vertical bolts can be a bit difficult.  It also depends on whether it's got the facelift 'handling package' on - because that has to come off to do the job.
Title: Re: Ebay wishbones
Post by: Smithy on November 2, 2021, 14:57
Thanks Carolyn. yes a face lift car so the under brace needs to come off? anything else to think about? I have new ARB links to swap over too.
Title: Re: Ebay wishbones
Post by: Carolyn on November 2, 2021, 15:11
Quote from: Smithy on November  2, 2021, 14:57Thanks Carolyn. yes a face lift car so the under brace needs to come off? anything else to think about? I have new ARB links to swap over too.

When you get it up on jack stands (as high as you can!) have a good look at the job, give everything a generous dose of Plusgas, let it soak and just be patient as you do the job.

I've always done that job on the lift, I don't think I could manage it lying on my back.
Title: Re: Ebay wishbones
Post by: Smithy on November 3, 2021, 10:41
Thanks Carolyn. I have probably have left it too late to work outside in the cold under jack stands, but we may get some bright if not chilly weekends.