28-04-2020, 05:48 PM
You've probably seen Piggy's guide on p-bush upgrade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=811Nb9-vK5Q
Another previously active member on here (Bash Barnard ...living up to his name) also did a video guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPtsFeuBMlM
If you were being ultra cautious you could drill out the rubber just to leave the inner metal sleeve that is an interference fit to the control arm. If you cut vertically most of the way through it you should be able to get it to split off with a cold chisel. Edit: The alternative bushes are Peugeot / Citroen number 3523.83 (also fitted to the Peugeot Partner).
Pay particular attention to the last bit of Piggy's video. If you want your new bushes to last you need to torque the bolts up with the suspension under load, otherwise they end up under a lot of tension, even when the car's at rest. I personally leave a tiny bit of load on the axle stands so there's no chance of them moving if the jack fails.
.....oh and great news on sourcing a replacement rack! Keep up updated with your mini-project if you have time.
Another previously active member on here (Bash Barnard ...living up to his name) also did a video guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPtsFeuBMlM
If you were being ultra cautious you could drill out the rubber just to leave the inner metal sleeve that is an interference fit to the control arm. If you cut vertically most of the way through it you should be able to get it to split off with a cold chisel. Edit: The alternative bushes are Peugeot / Citroen number 3523.83 (also fitted to the Peugeot Partner).
Pay particular attention to the last bit of Piggy's video. If you want your new bushes to last you need to torque the bolts up with the suspension under load, otherwise they end up under a lot of tension, even when the car's at rest. I personally leave a tiny bit of load on the axle stands so there's no chance of them moving if the jack fails.
.....oh and great news on sourcing a replacement rack! Keep up updated with your mini-project if you have time.