Freelander 1 Front Wishbone Replacement, Advice.

Hello Pals.

I have done a search on the subject but the products mentioned that people have used i can't find on a certain auction web site. So the advice I'm looking for is the best set of wishbones/ bushes that are going to keep the same characteristics as the originals, obviously. Also, is it best to change the rear bush that bolts to the floor while I'm at it. The Youtube stuff I have looked at doesn't give it a mention.
Welcome any advice on this and thanks in advance.

Cheers all.

The rear bush is the main one that controls the wishbone characteristics. If it's as old as the rest of the car, it's worth changing. The LR or Delphi bush will keep the car as it left the factory. Delphi arms are also the OE components

Nodge68 said:

The rear bush is the main one that controls the wishbone characteristics. If it's as old as the rest of the car, it's worth changing. The LR or Delphi bush will keep the car as it left the factory. Delphi arms are also the OE components

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Also separating the old wishbone from the bush and alloy bush mount can be extremely difficult, never mind getting the bush out of the mount once you have them separated. You really need a hydraulic press to do that so if you're planning to replace the bush make sure you buy the bush and mount complete.

Alibro said:

Also separating the old wishbone from the bush and alloy bush mount can be extremely difficult, never mind getting the bush out of the mount once you have them separated. You really need a hydraulic press to do that so if you're planning to replace the bush make sure you buy the bush and mount complete.

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This is a very sensible plan of action. If you don't want to go to the extra work of separating the bush from the housing.

I'm tight so i just cut the rubber to separate the bush housing from the arm. I then saw through the bush metal ring to remove it from the alloy housing.
The new bush requires pressing in to the housing. Some bits of thick plate, a couple of spacers and a length of studding can be used for this task, if a press isn't available.

I built a hydraulic press a few months ago and as a test I used it to push out an old bush from the housing and push in a new one. Worked a treat too.
Last time I was removing bushes from suspension arms I found a great way to burn out the centre bar. Rather than messing with gas I used my old stick welder to heat it up until it just dropped out.

BTW Nodge, 4:18am

You got a guilty conscience.

Alibro said:

I built a hydraulic press a few months ago and as a test I used it to push out an old bush from the housing and push in a new one. Worked a treat too.
Last time I was removing bushes from suspension arms I found a great way to burn out the centre bar. Rather than messing with gas I used my old stick welder to heat it up until it just dropped out.

BTW Nodge, 4:18am

You got a guilty conscience.

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No. A bad Chinese I think.

I just fixed this post after Photo****et broke it.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/build-your-own-shop-press.316311/#post-4008133
Probably not recommended but it ain't broke yet.

Hello all.
Thanks for all your replies. Very good advice from you lot, as always. Will look to change the lot in one go, as it goes. The rear bush, wishbone the lot. I have got access to a press if needed.
Also, I am tight! But more Lazy than tight these days, that's why I'll opt for the easy route Pals.
Would welcome any links you may have to the parts mentioned above. I did say i Lazy

Thanks for your time Gents.
Cheers. Gaz.

Tip: When refitting tighten all the nuts/bolts up when vehicle is on the ground, not on stands.

pardec said:

Tip: When refitting tighten all the nuts/bolts up when vehicle is on the ground, not on stands.

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Yes, see your point.

Thats where the vehicle lives. Tighten them up in the air and the Bushes will be in constant Twist, am I right?
Cheers.

MULDERKE said:

Yes, see your point.

Thats where the vehicle lives. Tighten them up in the air and the Bushes will be in constant Twist, am I right?
Cheers.

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Yes. The bush bolts should only be torqued up, once the vehicle is sitting on the floor. It's wise to roll it back and forward a bit too, so the suspension settles. You don't want the bushed to be under a permanent twist.