Hi -
I fitted new front lower wishbones recently to my 2004 JTD, purchased from eBay (item 220568938152). Just noticed today whilst changing a wheel that there is a lot of movement (on both sides) which doesn't seem right.
With the roadwheels fitted and fully loaded (eg no jack) it is possible with a hard shove to roll the wheels backwards and forwards, demonstrating a good 10mm of movement front to rear. As each roadwheel moves (red arrows in pic, o/s) you can see the rear arm of the wishbone moving approx 10mm backward and forward (blue arrows).
The rear bushes are intact and appear sound, they just seem to be too soft to restrain the movement. The rubber arms of each bush are aligned front-to-rear, so they are not directly bearing the movement force (see other pic).
If someone can tell me this is normal, then I'll be very happy. But it looks wrong to me. Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I fitted new front lower wishbones recently to my 2004 JTD, purchased from eBay (item 220568938152). Just noticed today whilst changing a wheel that there is a lot of movement (on both sides) which doesn't seem right.
With the roadwheels fitted and fully loaded (eg no jack) it is possible with a hard shove to roll the wheels backwards and forwards, demonstrating a good 10mm of movement front to rear. As each roadwheel moves (red arrows in pic, o/s) you can see the rear arm of the wishbone moving approx 10mm backward and forward (blue arrows).
The rear bushes are intact and appear sound, they just seem to be too soft to restrain the movement. The rubber arms of each bush are aligned front-to-rear, so they are not directly bearing the movement force (see other pic).
If someone can tell me this is normal, then I'll be very happy. But it looks wrong to me. Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!