MikeT36 Member 77 Member For: 11y 11m 7d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/05/13 01:09 AM Share Posted 02/05/13 01:09 AM Don't take it to Midway Ford they are absolute Muppets!!! they tried forcing me into a car I hadn't signed a contract for all because I look young and dumb (I am) but anyway take it to Midland auto plus they are really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas98 Member 1,046 Member For: 12y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Maryborough Qld Posted 02/05/13 02:15 AM Share Posted 02/05/13 02:15 AM When I did mine I hit the old bushs inwards and the hit them through and they poped out, putting the new OEM style ones in (BA) I used a press tool and also when installing them every now and then gave it a firm but not an absolute flogging, hit so the bush settled then keep tightening the press tool etc...if that makes sencef*ck bashing them in....good luck with that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 8m 23d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 02/05/13 02:33 AM Share Posted 02/05/13 02:33 AM hitting them either direction can damage the cradle, the correct way is to use the tool to remove and refite and that does not stress/damage the cradle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas98 Member 1,046 Member For: 12y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Maryborough Qld Posted 02/05/13 10:21 AM Share Posted 02/05/13 10:21 AM ahhh, ok. I know for next time, but how many peole and even ford do it this way? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 8m 23d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 02/05/13 10:31 AM Share Posted 02/05/13 10:31 AM I hate to think how many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas98 Member 1,046 Member For: 12y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Maryborough Qld Posted 02/05/13 11:53 AM Share Posted 02/05/13 11:53 AM so the right tool to use is similar to the ford tool to press it in but besides 2 large thick plates either side there a large thick plate the size of the bush sleeve (to fit snug) and a large pipe type spacer? if that makes any sence?cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danxr Member 67 Member For: 16y 3m 10d Gender: Male Location: Perth WA Duncraig / Wanneroo Posted 02/05/13 03:43 PM Author Share Posted 02/05/13 03:43 PM I'm ringing around to get quotes for future refs, this quote which was the cheapest was Midways but ill try midland autos, I'm sure they do a good job the problem is the cars gotta have such a low downtime.But the work that needs to be down which is included in the price is ofcourse1, Remove and Refit new diff bushes - I'm supplying superpro centre bush and ford supply the standard outter bushes, I want a mix of poly and rubber2, Re-seal my new diff after it was installed incorrectly by NUFORD WANGARA since been installed nov 113, Replace the lower control arm bushes both sides4, Replace left hand tie rod arm and end5, Check the upper right hand side ball joint for the suspensionp.s. Car was purchased on Jan 08 with 5000kms on the dial @ $30895 outright from Nuford WangaraYear to date of 2/5/2013 I'm sitting on 295,224kms, I noticed that I put 299,000kms on the first post which is incorrectcar performs very well but then again it has the FG xr6 turbo engine in it that was installed by me in March 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas98 Member 1,046 Member For: 12y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Maryborough Qld Posted 03/05/13 03:36 AM Share Posted 03/05/13 03:36 AM your better of getting them to also replace the rose joints in teh rear like this kithttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Falcon-BA-Ford-Territory-Swivel-Bush-Kit-Rear-Upper-and-Lower-Control-Arm-/190798369301?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6c781215&_uhb=1says for a ba etc but the fg rear uses the same type dont they?I have them on my BA and there roadsafe brand and there been fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danxr Member 67 Member For: 16y 3m 10d Gender: Male Location: Perth WA Duncraig / Wanneroo Posted 27/05/13 01:24 PM Author Share Posted 27/05/13 01:24 PM Thanks for all the help all fixed now, a big thanks also goes to Midway ford in Midland they took on the job and Mark from midway ford great.they fixed all the bushes including center and the outriggers, sealed the diff leak and flushed the diff put new LS additive, replaced upper and lower control arm bushes, 4 wheel alignment, steering rack bushes, lower front ball joints, tie rod ends all for $1100 had the car for 5 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBBY1 New Member 1 Member For: 5y 4m 1d Posted 19/10/19 03:38 AM Share Posted 19/10/19 03:38 AM On 21/04/2013 at 9:11 AM, bionicxr6t05 said: We charge well under $500 for s&f genuine diff bush and can do the job in under an hour Where is this? Sorry for revival of the old thread, but I'm in Melbourne and don't want to fork out $1200 for someone to do it, and I really don't want to remove the cradle if I can get away with not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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