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So finally had a chance to get into the garage to sort the worn bushings out and try the tool i made. I made a couple of modifications including adding clearance where it butts up against the wishbone as some have larger welds than others, and also to make a custom nut with a very long thread to try to avoid stripping threads. This also makes it easier to use as a socket no longer needs to fit in. I can confirm that it worked - I knew two of the bushings were worn, but ended up replacing five as I found some of the others were worn. This was all I had to hand and I haven't even started on the rear suspension yet. Photos are the tool with modifications, the tool in use for removal, and the end result with the removed bushing on the tool. Installation was easier than removal. I changed the front upper bushings on the car without removing the wishbones so it ended up being relatively easy. I don't know why this worked when others have needed so much force for removal, but there was no significant rust at all so maybe that made it easier?

Not us I’m afraid, our last full day In sunny Thailand before the long trek home.

I've just booked on, with single garage too, Anyone's welcome to join me

I should be able to make it too

Ill save one for you @mega adethere's a good chance we will meet, im in sunny medway so don't think im a million miles away from you, be a good excuse to get the cars out too for a quick meet/breakfast!

Same here lost mine due to putting cage on i wonder how many members lose there club logo sticker due to changing car parts it's stuck to

Westfield 3rd gen widetrack Never fitted still in the wrapping Full set 2x lower wishbones ball joints fitted 2x top wishbones balls included Wishbone bushes are fitted Full set of brand new 7/16 bolts included Top and bottom westfield upright top hats 2x westfield brake hoses '007' All the above is £930 from westfield £700

We’re got a family Xmas day but pop a post in the group there may well be a few keen to escape the Xmas madness

Hopefully be there, not sure of the vehicle yet, though!

Would love to but taking Mother back to the smog after her stay with us over Christmas. Hope it works out for you and the weather is good.

Stickers went in the post to both @Gillinghampaul and @Benrobson2999 - Kent AO today. Not sure they’ll make it before Xmas, but should be with you soon!

A change to previously stated meeting date, totally my fault as I got us double booked, so we are meeting on SUNDAY 28th Dec at Cupola, Hope Valley, S32 4TF, 10am. If you can let me know if you are coming and how many then I will book a table, it can get busy at holiday time even though this is a quieter one of the cafes. We will have a drive out on carefully selected roads to miss the madness and will finish at an equally well chosen venue to finish off. All welcome at Cupola but members only on the run out please, keep it fair to those who pay. Who is coming?

Sad to hear this. Saw him just the once. He was great. Said very little to his audience though, which surprised me because at the time he was often on the radio chattering away.

Very sad, only 74 years too. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0q5g3v02qjt

One of my favourite musicians, very sad that he's gone

If i have been good enough to get some you are more than welcome to one! Is there a meet planned for the 28th?

Sad loss today, fine musician and petrolhead. Thanks for the great driving songs, Chris. 😢

Paul, if you have a spare in the bundle can I pinch one off you when I see you as now I’ve gone full cage I don’t have one anymore, cheers

It was but it was reduced when I ordered it.

@Gillinghampaul - If you’ve been a good boy, Santa will put some in the post to you… 🎅

Sorted

🤫🎉40th?

@Ansoeb might be this one

That's a beautiful bit of welding. Love it. Where did you purchase that from or was it custom made

Thanks Ian....hope you have a good xmas and all the best for the new year.