Freelander 1 Front lower wishbone

Hi folks,

I plan to change the lower front wishbones soon (worn OSF ball joint and assiciatiated knock), with the suspension arms showing surface corrosion; condition of wishbone bushes Unknown.

Massive difference in price between OEM from Rimmers and aftermarket from the same supplier - £170 versus £30 each. Before tax.

Read some horror stories regarding poor quality aftermarket stuff (finger of shame pointed at Britpart and Bearmach).

I'd really like to use OEM, but the price is off putting! What is everyone's experience - who's parts bought from where?

Cheers!

I get all my stuff from land rover trade parts they have a ebay shop and reasonably priced and free delivery we also use them In my work

Delphi are OE for the FL1. These are about £65 ea.
Lemfórder are later LR OE at around £95 ea.
I've used both without an issue.

I have use TWR in the past. The ball joint boot split after 2 years. While not the end of the world, it shouldn't have happened.

Thanks - great leads there chaps!

I haven't (yet) seen Lemforder at £95, but not seen Delphi? Will have a search: £65-95 I am prepared to pay for parts that'll last. I'll also check out the LR trade shop

I'll let you know how I get on!

Land River trade supplies are very competitive, but not sure whether these are aftermarket or not (almost certainly are)

Not sure about Delphi, but according to the all-knowing oracle that is the eBay search engine, Firstline are genuine OE for RBJ500680 and RBJ500690? Does this brand/manufacturer ring a bell with you guys?

I fitted these to mine over a year ago and still as good as new, only reason I changed was that the original ones looked rusty
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVE...lander&hash=item460f290a16:g:GukAAOxyYANTYR7H

Sorry Rob, posted on your project thread, then saw you started this one....

Famous Four support the forum and are quoting £30 for wishbones. Doesn't say what make they are though and only list the 1 option.

https://www.famousfour.co.uk/new_parts/ff_part?part=14915

I'm not saying anyone should use them just because they sponsor the forum, but if its like-for-like, worth considering them

Thanks GG

Arctic2 said:

I fitted these to mine over a year ago and still as good as new, only reason I changed was that the original ones looked rusty
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-SUSPENSION-LOWER-ARM-WISHBONES-NEW-1-PAIR-LHS-RHS-/300902058518?fits=Car+Make:Land+Rover|Model:Freelander&hash=item460f290a16:g:GukAAOxyYANTYR7H

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That's really useful to hear: thanks!

Have any of you guys upgraded the front lower arm rear bush with polyurethane ones

rob_bell said:

Thanks - great leads there chaps!

I haven't (yet) seen Lemforder at £95, but not seen Delphi? Will have a search: £65-95 I am prepared to pay for parts that'll last. I'll also check out the LR trade shop

I'll let you know how I get on!

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Here you go.
Lemforder
http://m.buycarparts.co.uk/lemforder/1267711
Delphi.
http://m.buycarparts.co.uk/delphi/1770849

rob_bell said:

Land River trade supplies are very competitive, but not sure whether these are aftermarket or not (almost certainly are)

Not sure about Delphi, but according to the all-knowing oracle that is the eBay search engine, Firstline are genuine OE for RBJ500680 and RBJ500690? Does this brand/manufacturer ring a bell with you guys?

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As far as I can tell. Firstline are box shifters.
Delphi were definitely the OE fitted LR and Rover parts.

Perfect, thanks Nodge

Delphi parts on discount at the moment, so have bought these