DanielG

Hi

My front O/S lower wishbone decided to let go last night on a dual carriageway.

Struggling to find a replacement as I am told the estate cars had steel control arms NOT alloy. I can only find alloy. Or can I change both sides to alloy - are they an identical part but simply different material??

Any recommendations of where I can try?

Already had a good look on ebay / internet and not having any joy.

Thought someone on here may be able to help.

Thanks in advance

Keith Collings

iTrader: (3)

Hi - had the same problem happen last night on the M4 :-(

Did you get anywhere with deciding where you can get a new one ?. I have just started looking into this but is does seem that the alloy is not an option to replace steel ? Mine is a wagon and this seems to be a factor.

modrich

iTrader: (2)

Wasn't this a re-call? Check with your dealer first before buying

Jay Cartay

iTrader: (3)

Alloy arms have increased castor but contrary to popular belief, do not widen the track.

This was demonstrated to me by Matty at MB Dev when I went down there last. I bought a set for my car that I never got around to using. They will be up for sale soon. You would have to change your front ARB to a saloon item if you change the arms, so take that into account too.

Keith Collings

iTrader: (3)

I've asked my local dealer about getting it done FOC. They have gone to Subura to check and I'm waiting to hear back. Mine is a clean break on the weld.

modrich

iTrader: (2)

Yeah, that's exactly what the recall was about, see link:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...bone+corrosion

I would have thought Subaru would do both sides, also push for a full 4 wheel alignment after it's done (if not offered) seen as it failed and should have been done under recall.