In fairness I haven't really had a proper look yet, just made an assumption and ordered a pair in anyway but it's interesting that the PO used it for just that - as a car trailer towing vehicle. I meant to get a set of new bolts too when I ordered the bushes (found Rimmer Bros very helpful) but forget to add them, hoping a local autofactors will have them on the shelf as I can't imagine they're an expensive item. I've already had them both soaking in dismantling lube since Boxing Day!
I'm guessing the teardrop washer that goes on the other end is a separate part as well. I can find the original LR ones pretty easily just need to hunt for some OEM as I'm a cheapskate
I'll definitely be marking them regardless as in theory you should be able to translate the washer mark over to the new one, all depends on if I can get the old ones out intact.
I hear ya! It's not so much about being a cheapskate than just remembering why I bought it - as a casual/emergency winter vehicle to get in and out of rural home in bad weather, that's it. I'll probably sorn it for half the year!!
It will literally depend on how corroded in they are. I've had them both soaking in dismantling fluid for a few days so fingers crossed. I'll know later today once the rain stops!As far as I am aware they are a re useable part so no need to replace unless you have to. You don't replace every nut and bolt just because you've removed them. Unless you're billing a custommer
Weird - once I'd rubbed the dismantler off, one is virtually brand new but the other is f'd. However both bushes look the same age and are shot. My guess is someone had to get one side aligned.
