smitk008 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Good evening all, my forester failed its mot today and i am trying to find a couple of parts so that my garage can sort me out. I need to locate a N/S front lower suspension arm bush. The only luck i've had so far is gona set my back £112 on eBay! which seems steep. The other part is the anti-roll bar linkages for front, both sides. I'm sorry to be asking but who else in the country is likely to have this sort of info! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hello welcome, sorry to hear the news. You could always try www.importcarparts.co.uk if you can't see what you want call them as they normally have it. 90% of the impreza parts from the same year fit you'll just have to double check, I'm not so clued up on the 2nd gen car but I'll see if I can dig out some bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts_info.asp?id=6362&cat=96⊂=494&sec=1541&var=38&dc=0&gen=&searchKey=&searchPart= As for the bush is it for the control arm ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitk008 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Stants. Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Yep, its the front lower suspension arm (rear bush) ?? I've found this so far. eBay auction number . ( 231410127070 ) but it seems well expensive for such a part. i'll probably find they're like hens teeth! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitk008 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Found one on mac1performance.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 That all cheap as chips >> drop links (top quality, mayle) less than £30 pair, Left & right are same part> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEYLE-Front-Right-Stabiliser-anti-roll-bar-DROP-LINK-ROD-No-34-16-060-0003-HD-/361074352328?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AForester|Plat_Gen%3ASG&hash=item5411b560c8 You don't say if lower arm is the rear bush or front bush I assume rear as that more expensive but not silly money Lower arm (left n/s) rear bush is less than £30 > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200903868974 Lower arm (right o/s) rear bush less than £30 > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200824608138 ** Lower arm rear bushes best done in pairs, trust me on that as I got 20years subaru experience. If lower arm front bush then it > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-FORESTOR-2-0-TURBO-2-5XT-1999-08-FRONT-LOWER-WISHBONE-ARM-FRONT-BUSH-/300881735917?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AForester|Plat_Gen%3ASG&hash=item460df2f0ed or (easy fit) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Forester-SF-SG-Impreza-GC-GD-Legacy-BC-BD-BE-Front-wishbone-front-bush-/271423547325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f321aa7bd or (easy fit) http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/product-details/Front+Wishbone+Front+Bush/1367.html EDIT: Okay you say front lower arm rears & that good as they super easy fit:-) Pair will cost less than £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitk008 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 You boys have been a massive help. Thanks very much. I thought it was one of these http://www.mac1performance.co.uk/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2565 on mot form it says this Nearside front lower (rear bush) Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement local dealer wanted to charge me £120 &vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitk008 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 This is where forums like this really make a difference to wallies like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yeh your linked bush works but needs fitting in original alloy bracket also that a caster adjusting bush & not what you want really Lower arm rear bushes I linked to come complete with alloy bracket & are decent quality & quick to fit. I use those for general standard replacement & do this for a living :-S Cheaper drop links can be had if you on a budget droplinks once again a simple job & half hours garage labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitk008 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks Mr B. I will order the eBay ones you linked me to. Will get the pair ordered too. Good advice If i managed to change a crank sensor myself, removing altenator etc will i be alright trying to fit these? i might look on youtube to see how its done. although dont want to **** the garage off. they probably expect to do the mot work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 May have an issue removing the existing bush, do you have a press ? A vice may do it with a bit of wood but previous experience on smaller bush removal says they can be a pig to do, There's a good chance you'll need an alignment session done after as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 drop links are super simple, just soak nut in advance with penetrating oil once a day for couple days till parts turn up.Only tip is if jack car up do both sides or the drop link will be under load from rollbar ... Lower arm rear bushes I linked to don't need a press as come with the alloy bracket so bolt on as is. They are easy but car needs be up on stands & bolts can be bit tight, you need mark a current mounting position & also make a central alignment mark from the threaded shaft of the lower arm that goes through the bush to a chalk mark on floor pan, This just helps realignment after assembly stay close to current setup. Basically you need undo big nut on lower arm going though bush then loosen 2 bolts & pull/pry lower arm down then fully undo/remove 2 bolts & wiggle/tap the bush off the lower arm. couple of rubber rings either side of bush & metal cap on out so observe part orientation for refitting. Bit of penetrating oil on things will make life easier. Fit new bush in reverse making sure it right side part & right way round. I charge 1hr labour for both rear bushes, it not hard but i'm on a ramp or over pit, working on floor with stands not so relaxing & also if not done it before you may struggle ! Ideally alignment wants doing after road test/bushes settling or even left until after MOT retest . For sure youtube will have rear bushes, they same on the inpreza so should find a good how to video or guide. Just be aware rear bush super easy do on car so whole lower arm does not need come off., one nut & 2 bolts and job jobbed ... service manual EU.pdf for 2004 Forester below as a bonus for you ... http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/Forester/2004/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitk008 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks for manual. Ordered the eBay drop links Just to confirm before i order the suspensn arm bushes It's the N/S Front wheel, lower arm (rear bush) that i need. I don't want to order wrong part. I look like a big enough wally at times as it is! you two have been a great help. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks for manual. Ordered the ebay drop links Just to confirm before i order the suspensn arm bushes It's the N/S Front wheel, lower arm (rear bush) that i need. I don't want to order wrong part. I look like a big enough wally at times as it is! you two have been a great help. thanks Re-linked to the front lower arm rear bushes just as confirmation we both singing from same hymn sheet N/S-left front lower arm REAR bush (MOT failure one) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200903868974 O/S-right front lower arm REAR bush (buy if want do pair, recommended) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200824608138 You can email or call that seller to confirm parts, I also suggest adding your registration number & basic model details to payment note if paying via PayPal as covers your **** a bit more & puts the ball fully in sellers court if wrong parts happened to be sent out. To be honest I could probably do rear lower arm bushes & both drop links in hours labour if all unbolted without a hitch, if original stuff on car & not messed up from poor previous spannering the Subarus come apart easy as decent quality fittings & engineering. couple of minor snags & 1.5hrs or 2hrs tops is possible but highly unlikely but a lot of garages like rounding up dramatically :-S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitk008 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Stants and Mr B, a big thank you for all the help sourcing parts, the info/manual etc etc. Got the car through the mot today. Parts all ordered and picked up last week. great stuff! Now!!! there's a bit of a squeel and something not quite right with the power steering. It's particularly noticeable from cold and when putting full lock on, any ideas? (don't tell me, time to get a newer car!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Belt a bit loose, tightens via alternator adjustment ... belt works hard when cold as pump harder drive so normally squeals more at this point & when apply large amount of lock. Do check belt condition closely as if heavily cracked on inside ribs it may be wise buy a new one (not expensive) Belt link below > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Forester-97-08-2-0-2-5-Petrol-Alternator-Fan-Belt-5PK880-/251912379770? * do also check power steering fluid level * Glad 2 here MOT jobbed :-) Don't buy a newer car they not as good :-P (seriously) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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