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The Classic Marque

I’ve done the same as you Bill, and the others posting here.

The process should go smoothly for you.

I think Peter James is creeping up. Mine isn't due for a few months but it went up last year.

If it's a big jump with Peter James, I'll get a few quotes to compare it.

The only thing I might add is that if the shoulder on the polybush is a bit thicker than the rubber it can be difficult get enough gap between the lever arm and the top trunnion. I loosened the shock absorber bolts to give enough wriggle room.

Hi Jeremy
Thanks. I don't know when I'll get it done but will certainly let you know about the poly bushes.

Bill,
I'm halfway doing through what you're doing (the removal bit) and did it with axle stands under the H section and trolley jacks holding up the hubs as the spare axle stands are holding up the rear axle.
All 4 shockers are currently with V&C Engineering for refurbishing so I'll be interested in your experience of fitting poly bushes as there is a set of superpros waiting to be fitted.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions - much appreciated!

As above. Also have a spare axle stand ready to rest the hub on when you've disconnected the top link.

As long as the top trunnion bolt isn't rusted into the bushes, it should be easy.

I've just checked what I paid for the MGB last May and it was £100.16 with Buckingham Insurance

https://buckinghaminsurance.co.uk/personal-vehicle-insurance/

I've just had the renewal for my daily, which was £43 cheaper than last year (Darwin). I used topcashback compare to generate some alternative quotes and Hastings Direct looked quite favourable, until I went to their webs...

Axle stands or suitable wood blocks under H frame or body - safety first.

I would jack the car up first and rest it on these, then jack up under the wishbone.

Yes I have done it this way with no problem, sometimes the weight of the hub will tip it towards you and put a bit of strain on the brake flexi pipe so watch out for that . Just make sure the wishbone is well supported on the jack or I have lowered mine onto a big wooden block.