Alfa 147 lower wishbone replacement

[Campbeli]

https://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-resources/suspension/tty-fasteners/



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[bazzbazz]

Could these bolts be one-off use, TTY fasteners?

No, they are not.

[Craig_m67]

Yep, a rip off really. Even with full refund I'm well out of pocket from the courier charge. Lesson learned.


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I don't understand, didn't they tell you in advance how much they would cost?
(Are they OEM from Alfa?)

[Campbeli]

They are listed as 30 quid on their web site which i knew was expensive but I was getting desperate to finished the job, getting two sets was a misunderstanding and I didn't expect the courier fee to be so much.



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[Craig_m67]

£24 for DHL airfreight from the UK to Aust., is super cheap (unless it took more than a week)

I'd don't say this to rub salt in the would, it's always a shock.. but that has to be the smallest DHL charge I've ever seen, probably the minimum.

You could always post them back, bend over as Aust.Post trial fits them for you though 

[bazzbazz]

They are listed as 30 quid on their web site which i knew was expensive but I was getting desperate to finished the job, getting two sets was a misunderstanding and I didn't expect the courier fee to be so much.

So, you're trying to tell me that you were desperate for them and no Aussie suppliers had any and none of the local bolt specialist suppliers had them, so you HAD to go to the UK for them? 

[Campbeli]

I just thought at the time it was the most expedient way to get bolts of the right spec delivered without spending too much time on the problem.


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[Colin Edwards]

I'm with you Campbeli.  Agree 100%
Using fasteners featuring the correct specification is critical.  Even more so with regard to suspension.  The zinc plating looks good.  Using any old bolt that may not be plated can be very risky.
Used EB many times in the past.  Their gear seems to be good quality at a reasonable price.  They've been in business a fair while now!
Put a value on peace of mind?

[Campbeli]

I've now been running around in the 147 for a few weeks with new brakes pads and  lower wishbones.
Much gratitude  for all the advice received here.
Only trouble is the suspension squeak from the RHS. I thought the new bushes would fix that?


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[Citroënbender]

I'm glad to hear most of it is good.

With the squeaking, I suggest a can of silicone spray, ideally with a straw nozzle. Pick on one component each time, and allow a bit of driving to spread the lubricant through. Work "upwards" through the suspension so that drips don't prejudice your accuracy.

[Kay_147_GTA]

I have to also admit the car feels fantastic with new control arms, I don't wince as I go over bumps / pot holes in anticipating of the crashing noises that follow any more. Now she just soaks them up like suspension is supposed to!

[Citroënbender]

That suggests to me the front shocks are finished. Are they original?

[bazzbazz]

That suggests to me the front shocks are finished. Are they original?

Agreed.

[Campbeli]

That suggests to me the front shocks are finished. Are they original?

Agreed.

Am I right that the "finished shocks" are mine? On account of the squeaky RHS ?



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[Craig_m67]

I didn't understand (follow) either.
Why are we pronouncing the shocks "finished"?


(It'd be a good diagnosis to know, I think the GQV shocks are aged)