Ford Focus RS This forum is for discussion of all things pertaining to the Ford Focus RS Range.

fitting powerflex bushes??? Help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 14-10-2014, 09:35 AM
  #1  
De4n0
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
Thread Starter
 
De4n0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default fitting powerflex bushes??? Help!

Quick question, when fitting the wishbone powerflex buses does all of the old bush including this cast metal section need to be removed before installing the powerflex bush? Because of the taper either it doesnt look like it can be pressed out and will have to cut it out. Thanks, dean.

Name:  20141013_171617_zps7xxkwqs1.jpg
Views: 675
Size:  49.3 KB

Name:  20141014_102750_zpsnpaguvag.jpg
Views: 654
Size:  60.9 KB
Old 14-10-2014, 06:45 PM
  #2  
bigdel
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
 
bigdel's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire
Posts: 1,294
Received 103 Likes on 83 Posts
Default

Yes mate, it all has to come out. we chopped it out with a screwdriver and hammer. Once you start breaking it up, it comes out quite easy though.

Tip for you though, when pressing the new bushes in, be careful because the edge of the bush carrier chops into the bush material.
We found that if you wrapped a large jubilee clip around the leading edge of the bush and compressed the lip enough to get it past the edge of the bush carrier, it slides in beautifully. use plenty of the supplied grease.
The side of the bush with the cut-out faces the wishbone body. It not obvious, but it would be a real pain to get out if you fit it in the wrong way
Old 14-10-2014, 09:11 PM
  #3  
De4n0
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
Thread Starter
 
De4n0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Great advice thankyou, got them out at work today, wishbones are fully stripped down and sand blasted ready for powder coating. Thanks again.
Old 27-10-2014, 03:52 PM
  #4  
De4n0
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
Thread Starter
 
De4n0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Quick update, got them all fitted, I sand blasted the wishbones and had them powder coated, fitted a new ball also

Name:  20141010_230412_zps8ndxtkvl.jpg
Views: 614
Size:  63.4 KB

Name:  20141014_102750_zpsnpaguvag.jpg
Views: 661
Size:  60.9 KB

Name:  20141026_124428_zpscpisr1ad.jpg
Views: 813
Size:  101.9 KB

Name:  20141026_131013_zpsfj0kohtz.jpg
Views: 587
Size:  69.9 KB

Name:  20141026_133034_zpseu1o7skw.jpg
Views: 609
Size:  72.8 KB

Name:  20141026_133039_zpskw0ckhck.jpg
Views: 655
Size:  59.0 KB

Name:  20141026_133055_zpsaykjzcr2.jpg
Views: 768
Size:  49.3 KB

Name:  20141026_133059_zpsuymjaqtx.jpg
Views: 582
Size:  61.2 KB

Name:  20141026_133103_zpsqzgtrv0b.jpg
Views: 611
Size:  50.5 KB

Name:  20141026_133111_zps1g2wc2gy.jpg
Views: 648
Size:  54.8 KB
Old 28-10-2014, 10:18 AM
  #5  
RSRick3290
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
RSRick3290's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Posts: 142
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Good work bet its a lot easier with all the right tools
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Focosmitch
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
36
09-10-2015 07:38 PM
skypeller
Technical help Q & A
8
19-09-2015 09:58 PM
RIB1122
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
0
12-08-2015 08:49 PM
track.focus'd
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
26
12-08-2015 05:53 PM
Caddyshack
General Car Related Discussion.
15
04-08-2015 08:50 AM



Quick Reply: fitting powerflex bushes??? Help!



All times are GMT. The time now is 06:42 AM.