pilch2k

Hi guys, Just had the 75k service done and had an advisory that my rear suspension arms needed changing (they don’t sell the bushes on their own) for £245 all in (for both).

I’m not really sure what I’m looking at but would like some other opinions...


Ford focus LX 1.6 2006 mk2:









So I’m guessing the smaller round things are the bushes they are talking about but to me they don’t look like anything is wrong?

Your input would be very helpful.

Thanks.

zetec-Sam

iTrader: (2)

Your pictures are of the Anti Roll Bar bushes, the rear arms will be the bit of metal connecting the subframe and the hubs...

James B

The bushes are the rubber cushions, for a want of a better word.

pilch2k

Cheers, Ill try and get under the car again when it stops raining. I take it wear and usage would be easily viewable?

zetec-Sam

iTrader: (2)

Yep, look for splits in the rubber.

MikeyRobbo

Is it rattling from the back on bumpy roads atall? Affecting the car in anyway? We had a Focus come in for the rear drop links to be replaced as it was rattling slightly. I think they were £11 + VAT each.

This is assuming there is deffo something wrong of course and also assuming you meant the ARB what you pictured and not the rear arms.

pilch2k

I think I pictured the wrong things. Im not getting any problems with driving and I didn't get anything come up on my last MOT in March.

I will have a look under the car today if I can to take some pictures.

pilch2k

Are these the things im looking for?