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Hi Martin, thanks for the offer, I've got the wheels just need tyres. Thought I'd ask on the off chance someone might have a spare set taking up space in their garage. Stu

Sorry, yes I missed that in my eagerness to tell you about it!

I know that Caterham owners tend to collect wheels and tyres as a matter of course (just me?). I'm after a set of 4 for road use so not too old and with a little tread would be great Thanks for looking. Stu

One just appeared on PH if it's of any interest (nowt to do with me)

Caught a quick glimpse of you from the southbound carriageway, around 2pm this afternoon, reg beginning CA07 silver nose band and centre stripe.

BTTT - one left

About 5pm this afternoon, blue with carbon nose and R300 at start of reg. Just caught sight of you from the Northbound side. Lovely evening for it Stu

Having agreed to buy a complete set, I have 2 wheels without tyres that have to go to create some space. Both are straight and in very good condition with no flaking of the coating. One has a slight scuff on the edge and a little bubbling around the wheel nut holes which I've tried to show in the pictures (link below). One sold, one left. £75 plus delivery, can be collected from DE13 Staffordshire. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ikgiuvh58zc0263/AAAU_6nQlymWLDxUf24hVh9Ra?dl=0

Hi Fri (do you mind if I call you Fri?) Congratulations on your purchase. I'm guessing it's a K series, if so it could be Dave Andrews at DVA Power http://www.dvapower.co.uk/ Hope that helps? Stu

Thanks Mark & Tom, I've managed to get the clips out and have hopefully found someone locally to push out the bearings and the remaining bearings. Stu

I sh1t you not! http://caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=793

Cheers all, got them out eventually, this is turning into a much longer job than originally anticipated I called Caterham Midlands yesterday to see if they had any tips. The answer was that they find it a problem removing them too. They advised that it may be easier and cheaper (by the time I've factored in the cost of new powder coating) just to buy a new set of lower wishbones. I was then given a price of £170 each! Now I know that my man maths is bad but WTF!

I think it's the horrible one as I seem to remember the clip on a previous car having two holes near the join. I can't even see where this one joins!

As the revised title, have just spent a few hours trying to get the suspension bushes removed - thanks to Colin Heseltine for his help. Unfortunatley the clip that holds in the spherical bearing has rusted in place. Can't get anything in to prise out the clip. Currently have it soaking in PlusGas but any other suggestions appreciated.

Thanks all for the suggestions, funny thing is that managed to remove everything on the drivers side without too much hassle. Passenger side is proving to be a real pig. Tried a ball joint splitter with no luck (except to muller the rubber cap), managed to remove to wing stay then a few sharp taps to the underside of the bolt, with the nut on, to reduce the chance of damaging the thread and it popped out. Was also given a tip of using an SDS drill on hammer setting in the same way and that would have been my next step. Now just struggling with the nut on the bottom of the hub, the one through the spherical bearing, again only an issue on the pass side! Have a glamorous assistant coming around to help tomorrow night so I'm hoping that I should be able to take a trip to Kelcoat later in the week with my bits. Stu

Suggestions needed, have got it all apart or at least loose, except for one of the upper wishbones where it goes through the wing stay onto the wheel hub (please excuse the lack of technical terms). Anyway, I've removed the nut and it's stuck fast, I can't get it to budge. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. Stu

Now sold.

Still available

For Sale - Apple iPhone 4s 32GB Black with Silver Edge Although the phone is about 3 years old it's still in good condition (a couple of minor scuffs on the back) as it's always had a screen protector and case. It was locked to Vodafone but since I've restored all the factory defaults I believe it can now be used on any network (I'm unable to confirm this and buyer assumes responsibility). Included is original box, power lead and socket but no headphones. I will chuck in a couple of screen protectors and the old case. £75.00 plus P&P at cost - can be collected from DE13 postcode area. Payment via PayPal or bank transfer please.

Picture test

Hi Geoff, I can help you out with a petty strut, although getting it to you might take a little effort. Where are you based? Stu

Sold to Brian

Hi Bri, BM sent. Stu

Hi Christian, No problem, hang on to it (I seem to have accumulated 3), I'm sure there will be other random items that will need poppers! Stu

A pair of the above, just removed from the car this evening and in good condition with no rust. £70 including UK postage or collection from Staffordshire. Pictures can be sent if needed.