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phil b

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Part numbers or half decent upgrades???
Although saying that the originals are still ok for 16yrs and 125k
Just thought seen as the subframes in peices it'd be worth a freshen up Wink

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 07:59

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owain

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I just got the originals from Pug, they're pretty solid as they are and seem to last well as you say.

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 08:49

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welshpug!

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if they arent worn just leave them, not heard of any worn ones yet.

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 09:28

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eliotrw

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Aren't they poly?
I haven't bought new ones anyway, Wasn't going to either tbh.

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 09:49

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owain

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The new ones were definitely stiffer than the old ones, and for a few quid you might as well while you're there.

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 09:50

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iplay

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welshpug! wrote:

if they arent worn just leave them, not heard of any worn ones yet.

As above but if the subframe is off for any reason definitely worth doing.
They don't wear but they do become stiffer and their ability to soak up road vibration/noise gets reduced.
A new set will freshen any 6 on oem bushes. They help roll the car back a few years in terms of ride refinement.

Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 10:45

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eliotrw

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These are an arse to change without dropping the subframe arent they?
Something to do with the clamps on the arb?

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 11:02

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phillipm

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The arb is, the bushes aren't.

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 12:29

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Niall

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eliotrw wrote:

These are an arse to change without dropping the subframe arent they?
Something to do with the clamps on the arb?

Nope easy. I did them on my old XS and with the wheels off, it took me about 5 minutes a side.

Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 16:17

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eliotrw

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Wouldnt hurt to get some new ones then!

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 16:48

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phil b

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The subframe is off as I've had someone weld me it up (not seam welded but enough to stiffen it up )

So all if off and wanna freshen her... I've heard of uprated arb's but prov outa my price range now

Speaking of which I have asked a very reputable source but does anyone have any subframe bolts going??

Just gotta work out what colour I'm gonna paint the subframe now...

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 19:45

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Does welding the seams up do much?

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Posted 18th Jan 2013 at 21:12

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phil b

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well mine aint fully seamed (just 3 inch welded 3 inch left) i just thought itd tighten up any chance of flex tbh, costin me a couple of cans (ag mechanic doin it does a bit of rallying in spare time so knows a trick or two) so no loss really

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Posted 19th Jan 2013 at 01:28

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