Rear Axle Bushes!

**sambojoneo** · 07-06-2008,01:24 AM

ok, my dad said that my rear axle bushes need doing on my car, my car is a mk4 s reg golf, 1.6 petrol if this helps?
now i know that they do definatly need doing, but im quite short on money and would rather if possible do it myself to save money, would anybody be able to let me know if this is an easy job? and able to be done with basic equipment as ive been quoted around 300-400 pounds...which is money i don't have! help!
Sam

**adamss24** · 07-06-2008,08:56 AM

Originally Posted by sambojoneo

ok, my dad said that my rear axle bushes need doing on my car, my car is a mk4 s reg golf, 1.6 petrol if this helps?
now i know that they do definatly need doing, but im quite short on money and would rather if possible do it myself to save money, would anybody be able to let me know if this is an easy job? and able to be done with basic equipment as ive been quoted around 300-400 pounds...which is money i don't have! help!
Sam

Hi, its douable if you really good with spanners and you have some decent tools, however, its time consumming and very frustrating. The bushes are about 15 quid (Lemforder ) from Euro Car Parts and will take a minimum of 6 Hours to install with basic tools- few big G-clamps, few blocks of wood, metal plates/washers, a big vice and a mate to help ! Change the shocks while you are there. Remove the axle of the car all toghether and place the car on axle stands, be carefull when removing the brake lines and the ABS sensors and pay attention to the way the bushes go. Laser do a special tool to press the bushes in, never tried it, but i heard good words of it. Failling that, i would cough up and pay someone to do right as it will take less time and there is no risk of injuring yourself !

**sambojoneo** · 07-06-2008,09:17 AM

lol thank you for the speedy post!

it does sound a bit complicated, but i'll ask around see if theres any1 i know who would be able to help! thanks adamss24

x

**adamss24** · 07-06-2008,11:13 AM

If you could came to London, i could replace them for you for £150...just let me know. Regards, Chris- 07789912128.

**love_my_golf** · 07-06-2008,04:41 PM

i got mine replaced for 70 quid!

**sambojoneo** · 07-06-2008,09:31 PM

ooo, hwereabouts in london? do u have a garage?

**adamss24** · 07-06-2008,10:04 PM

No, dont have a garage as such but, i do have a big car park on the estate i am living on ...

**frags** · 10-06-2008,08:52 PM

I was quoted £350 from a main VW dealer, so I looked around and went to a "specialist" and he did it for £122 all in, so it clearly pays to shop around!

Having said that, I'm not that happy with the work he has done so ya pays ya money etc.....

**Crasher** · 10-06-2008,09:28 PM

I charge £250.

**v6tdi** · 10-06-2008,09:29 PM

just about to change ours on the gt tdi golf this weekend, have just paid £24 for them off ebay. i only have basic tools but i aint willing to pay some one else £100+ to fit them i'll put up with the broken knuckels and the pleasure of lying on the floor for a few hours.
i will let you know how i get on.