LCR wishbone rebushing guide

[paul-murphys]

its 2 piece for front bush an 1 piece for rear bush,

heres the same one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERFLEX-BUS...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f32d02f8

just need to know if press it in from top or bottom,

does the bigger side go top or bottom of wishbone

 

[Ronin225]

I pressed from the top leaving larger flat on top of wishbone
If you look at the rebushed pic the larger diameter is on top

 

[cocadave]

Do you know if you can fit LCR / A3 / TT front wishbones onto a lesser LC?!? Might have some wishbones available, and like the idea of the cast ones

Bump,

Anybody know if these will fit normal cupra's?

Thanks

 

[brad1]

Bump,

Anybody know if these will fit normal cupra's?

Thanks

Nope they dont

 

[cocadave]

Gutted, so does that mean that the whole "upgrade your wishbone bushes to TT bushes is only applicable to LCR's?

 

[Ronin225]

Cupras have a smaller pressed wishbone, but layout is the same
If you bought the correct bushes the method to replace them is the same

 

[gdjohny]

Hi
I have two Leon s One is normal 1.9 tdi ( Missys car ) and I drive LC TDI. I have notticed that there is small crack in the front arm bush and I need to replace it . Are there few sizes or Can I get one size for both of the cars ?

 

[Ronin225]

I think both your cars have the pressed type arms which will require the smaller front bush
LCR has cast arms which require a different bush as its set up differently to other variants

 

[gdjohny]

thanks. can anyone send me some links to ebay listings so I can order it? thanks

 

[Ronin225]

Just a quick update now added all parts numbers for OE and powerflex replacement parts
Thanks to Dave at sere for taking the time to find them

 

[cupraJD]

very useful

 

[M206]

hello everyone.

please help me.

i've a doubt.

I've a Leon FR TDI 150hp, so i know that i have the pressed wishbones, so i'd need the powerflex bushes cod. PFF85-410.

Two weeks ago my tyreseller mounted the powerflex bushes, he don't know what exact code, he said he asked for the specific model of mine.

I fear he mounted the wrong bushes, the cupra r's ones (cod. PFF3-610 for cast wishbones).

here you are the pics.

i have a doubt about the small space that is left in the lower part driver side:

and the same space left in the upper part passenger side:

is everything ok?

are they the right ones or are they the cuprar wrong ones?

in the worst case, am i risking some breaking / problems if i drive in these conditions??

please help me..

 

[M206]

help.. i'm really worried..

 

[M206]

are there some dimensions difference between cupra r version and normal ones?

if someone confirm me that the are of the same dimensions and the difference are only in the material used i can calm down..

please help..

 

[Ronin225]

Tbh i wouldnt expect you to be able to even fit the incorrectly sized bushes.
Check the powerflex site for part numbers to compare

 

[gdjohny]

i think cupra R have a different sized bushes mate

 

[lcrsammy]

Good guide ronin, will be following it in the next few weeks to get through my mot.

Was hoping someone could tell me which part number is for which side of the 8n0 407 165/8no 407 166 drivers side or passenger side?

Thanks again ronin!

 

[Ronin225]

No problems mate, glad it helped
165 is passenger side, 166 is drivers side

 

[lcrsammy]

Sweet, nice one mate! Soon I shall have both wishbones £60, powerflex bushes £30 (nice having friends in high places) so a bit of DIY and I'll have a cheaply rebushed car!

Thanks again for the guide, will let you know how I get on! Maybey a few weeks though as spare time is very rare atm!

Sam

 

[lcrsammy]

just a few quick questions, has anyone, when putting the new balljoints on the arms, put them in the max negative camber position? and how did the car feel after?

thanks for any info posted