Wishbones

[karlj]

Question for the rally/race guys, which brand wishbones are best for longevity?

 

[SuperUno]

Not sure of the make but the ones from Matt H are the best in my experience, they still snap though as we found out during WRGB.... Two stages with snapped wishbone was probably the toughest driving I have ever done!

 

[karlj]

They'll be for a daily driver, just don't want to buy horrible cheapy stuff

 

[h701micra]

I bought said cheap ones Karl
Never had any issues

 

[r-reg-sr]

are the ball joints gone? was going to get only them for mine

 

[SirChris]

Matt get genuine or good con used nissans I think. Tbh I use them all, cheap ones included.. You will soon find if they are naff

 

[SirChris]

I do prefer used qenuine ones from scrap yard

 

[danarthurton]

does anyone know the best bushes for bottom arms. need to be tough as last year preston road rally destroyed standard ones. Wondering if the stiff harder compound ones are too stiff and would end up snapping the arms?
dan

 

[pollyp]

imho I recommend welding up all the open cavities near the rear arm pin cos the insufficient welding on all the pattern ebay arms tend to snap via the welds from hard trackday braking with GTIR brakes

https://www.micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-137#post-726619
https://www.micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-137#post-726619

also suggest lubing the arms rear pin/rubber bush with red rubber grease to keep it pivoting freely with less twisting stress.

for the front bushes which again tends to be ripped apart on track by the pulsar brakes, I recommend solid PU bushes from humphris

https://www.micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-50#post-509593

 

[danarthurton]

thanks for help but do you think the same would apply to rallying as its not a smooth ride!!!

 

[pollyp]

thanks for help but do you think the same would apply to rallying as its not a smooth ride!!!

yup it helps