combine Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is it possible to post a pic of what the bearing fits into ie pic of suspension close up ? Will have a look at mine to see if I can make sense of it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe7 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Two for me please Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj48 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hi Eugene-two for me ta very muchly. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prangerman Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Two for me please with the trimmings (so that jj48 can fit them idc ) Peter 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is it possible to post a pic of what the bearing fits into ie pic of suspension close up ? Will have a look at mine to see if I can make sense of it ! for me too please Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Check your wishbone ends: http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/img/p/2262-2259-thickbox.jpg Or http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/img/p/3807-3781-thickbox.jpg The bottom image is a spherical bearing wishbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hi, a pair for me please with circlips. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klunk Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Another pair here if they haven't all gone. Regards, Giles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Names added 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Postage cost and options added to first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Still thinking about this..... What's the general consensus on how long they should last mileage wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 My near-side one got flagged in its MOT the other day - hence this thread... It has done about 15K I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyH Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Quoting Eugene: My near-side one got flagged in its MOT the other day - hence this thread... It has done about 15K I guess... Seems about fair. Mine just died; from some educated guesswork I'm pretty sure it is about 15,000 miles since the previous front suspension fettle (done by the previous owner hence the vaguery). We do use our Seven all year though - less in the winter of course, but still a little when the weather is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garibaldi Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Yes please a pair fo me too..... Cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Next question... Caterham list two different circlips for spherical joints... http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/img/p/670-670-thickbox.jpg and http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/img/p/1770-1769-thickbox.jpg I'm checking with the supplier which they recommend/use, but what are people's thoughts on what is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coxall Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Two for me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The multi layer coiled circlip is a horrible thing. Prefer the more conventional internal type from a fitting/removal point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonL Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Two for me please Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The coiled one is what is fitted on mine. It would probably be easier to replace the whole wishbone than try to get that thing out! Coming up to 15K... I'm interested in a pair of both bearings and the circlips with eyelets. Looking at the numbers, do you think the price could go down some more? That will make me happy 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 I've spoken to Uncle Albert, The 7 Workshop, and he recommends the circular 'spring' type circlips... (but he says either will work!) I have asked the supplier if that is what they supply... will report back. Edited by - Eugene on 10 Oct 2013 15:34:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 New circlip info added to first post - please read and state you preference when I ask for your postal address! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discovolante Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 thanks for organising this. 2 for me please with eyelet circlips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 15,000 miles, are they not made as well as before? I bought my 7 at 17K miles and upgraded to wide track at 59K, bearings were still good. I now have wide-track and bearing have done 23K..... I'll obviously check and may invest in a pair as spares. Although I haven't searched I don't recall this being an issue over the 14 years I've been a member........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Query - how easy are these to change (appreciate it depends on skill level, experience, tools etc) but a rough idea? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative manningpaul Posted October 10, 2013 Area Representative Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Chris, Fairly easy to change (I managed it so it must be!). Some people report that they are siezed in so maybe worth giving a good dose of Plus Gas or similar over a few days before attempting replacement. Regards Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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