I had trouble getting the ball joint back in. Ended up giving up and calling mechanic! Also found the aftermarket lower control arms didn’t last long before bushing became worn again.
Hello.... Yeah bit easier with 2 pairs of hands....and a big steel bar to push it down.... I'd agree completely about the aftermarket units one pair lasted 18 months so only good for one MOT...!
Similar to reply below......I have tried buying more expensive arms from AutoDoc (Asin branded) but they didn't last any longer. I have found you can buy Poly bushes for the trail Bush which is what I'm going to try next..... Will post the link to buy them...Cheers....Trev
Hello Stephen.....I was three years ago! things have definitely got more expensive I bought 2 a month ago for my wife's Quashqai they are identical, which I think is some of the problem not really man enough for a car the weight of a X-Trail....They where £80 I have tried buying more expensive arms from AutoDoc (Asin branded) but they didn't last any longer. I have found you can buy Poly bushes for the trail Bush which is what I'm going to try next .......Cheers....Trevor
Having real trouble getting the two bolts in the back on. They dont want to thread on at all. Any suggestions? I have tried moving the knuckle about to get it into place but they just dont want to go in. I have also tried putting the ball joint in first and jacking the arm up but still no luck. Any help appreciated 👍
Managed to sort it. Best idea is to remove the track rod end to enable you to move the knuckle freely. This way you get a much better angle to enable you to install the two bolts much easier.
Hello..... Mate sorry for not getting back to you sooner....out of the country away from computers...! Yeah it's not the easiest to get the bolts back in removing the track rod end and even the one joint on the drop link does make it easier.... also using a podger (tapered Bar) to lever the bolt holes into alignment helps too... All the best....Trevor
@@jetblack11td No worries mate. Thanks for replying. I found it way easier to remove the track rod end and then reinstall the arm. I don't have a pry bar either so that might be why :). Thanks for all the help. The video is really great!
Thanks for the positive comment.....I try to help....these Wishbones are a right pain with two x-Trails an a Qashqai in the family I've changed a few of them.... the cheaper units from Ebay and Euro-car parts, GSF etc...have not lasted 18 months Now trying ASIN branded ones from AUTODOC at £70 ea see if they last longer....! Cheers....Trevor
Cheers for the vid mate ,,, I think my t31 is going through the same teething period as your lads as i seem to be having a few of the same problems at the same time ,,,lol
Hello Steve...Thanks for the kind comment....A big money saver if you do it yourself... I just added a couple of comments about tools and safety....have a go you can do it! Cheers ....Trevor
Hello...yeah they don't seem all that tough the Qashqai uses the exact same wishbones (my wife has one) I've found you go to change the bottom ball joint only to find the hole it fits in has worn oval, and needs a new wishbone still they are cheap enough on Ebay...... All the best ....Trevor
I had trouble getting the ball joint back in. Ended up giving up and calling mechanic! Also found the aftermarket lower control arms didn’t last long before bushing became worn again.
Hello.... Yeah bit easier with 2 pairs of hands....and a big steel bar to push it down.... I'd agree completely about the aftermarket units one pair lasted 18 months so only good for one MOT...!
Similar to reply below......I have tried buying more expensive arms from AutoDoc (Asin branded) but they didn't last any longer. I have found you can buy Poly bushes for the trail Bush which is what I'm going to try next..... Will post the link to buy them...Cheers....Trev
A pair of wishbones for under £50?
Is this still the case today for a T30 X-trail?
I'm seeing a pair for £98 😢
Hello Stephen.....I was three years ago! things have definitely got more expensive I bought 2 a month ago for my wife's Quashqai they are identical, which I think is some of the problem not really man enough for a car the weight of a X-Trail....They where £80 I have tried buying more expensive arms from AutoDoc (Asin branded) but they didn't last any longer.
I have found you can buy Poly bushes for the trail Bush which is what I'm going to try next .......Cheers....Trevor
Having real trouble getting the two bolts in the back on. They dont want to thread on at all. Any suggestions? I have tried moving the knuckle about to get it into place but they just dont want to go in. I have also tried putting the ball joint in first and jacking the arm up but still no luck. Any help appreciated 👍
Managed to sort it. Best idea is to remove the track rod end to enable you to move the knuckle freely. This way you get a much better angle to enable you to install the two bolts much easier.
Hello..... Mate sorry for not getting back to you sooner....out of the country away from computers...!
Yeah it's not the easiest to get the bolts back in removing the track rod end and even the one joint on the drop link does make it easier.... also using a podger (tapered Bar) to lever the bolt holes into alignment helps too...
All the best....Trevor
@@jetblack11td No worries mate. Thanks for replying. I found it way easier to remove the track rod end and then reinstall the arm. I don't have a pry bar either so that might be why :). Thanks for all the help. The video is really great!
Thanks for the positive comment.....I try to help....these Wishbones are a right pain with two x-Trails an a Qashqai in the family I've changed a few of them.... the cheaper units from Ebay and Euro-car parts, GSF etc...have not lasted 18 months Now trying ASIN branded ones from AUTODOC at £70 ea see if they last longer....!
Cheers....Trevor
Cheers for the vid mate ,,, I think my t31 is going through the same teething period as your lads as i seem to be having a few of the same problems at the same time ,,,lol
Hello Steve...Thanks for the kind comment....A big money saver if you do it yourself... I just added a couple of comments about tools and safety....have a go you can do it!
Cheers ....Trevor
A thomb for you 👍 😉
Cheers Mate ...all the best...Trevor
I have a t31 and I have changed the wishbone about 6 times in 5 years....... Alway going
Hello...yeah they don't seem all that tough the Qashqai uses the exact same wishbones (my wife has one) I've found you go to change the bottom ball joint
only to find the hole it fits in has worn oval, and needs a new wishbone still they are cheap enough on Ebay...... All the best ....Trevor