bob_series1

Hello all.

Have a mate that had the wishbone changed on his Mk6 Std Escort six months ago, and now he is being told that he need to replace it again.

Does this sound right?
What could be causing it to be worn so fast.

That's all the info i have but it is parked outside so i can have a look.

Matt Evans

Probably right TBH, shit design, shit materials, they dont last 5 minutes.

Even worse when the cars been lowered!!

JamesH

iTrader: (21)

If its been lowered and got 17s then its deffo to be expected apparently!

pa_sjo

Sounds typical of pattern parts and lowered cars.. The effect isn't so bad if you use genuine Ford arms, but eventually they will fail (<20k miles)..

Ian Howell already makes replacements...

BigChuck

as above, these are shit, had to replace mine every year for the MOT when i was running an escort, the ford ones are a bit better than motor factors stuff.

vinnyvangough

Wrong offset wheels cause it too, i had Peugeot wheels on mine so i had a slightly wider track and that used to eat them

fordrs2005

iTrader: (4)

like said above if lowered with big wheels they chew bottom arms better buy the ford ones there dearer ut better bushes or go poly bushed may help

Fudgey

iTrader: (4)

i used to change mine every 2 months with the front tyres

car was lowered with 17"s tho

i then made some arms up that move the ball joint in 10mm to reduce negative camber, and fitted deflex bushes.

they are also going to the tip this weekend unless anyone wants to collect them from swindon?

(been in the shed 3 years, but might be ok lol - balljoints can be replaced )

bob_series1

That's pants.

Worth calling Ian H for some upgraded ones then. Think they cost around Ł330 mark.

Cheers all for the response.

c.h.r.i.s

On my previous escort I changed the lower arms more times than I did its oil.