Front wishbone bushings worn

Marlay

Hi, just trying to figure out how urgently I need to get these front wishbone bushings replaced (I know it will likely be the complete wishbones). This is a 2015 Qashqai. It didn't stop it passing the NCT last week, although they did miss a broken rear spring (since replaced). Just wondering if they need to be done immediately or they look like it could be left a while yet. It's both OS and NS.

Thanks.

barneygumble99

I don’t think they’re urgent urgent , depends how long until your next service is just get them done then.

BlakeS94

They're quite bad in my opinion, that bush is both dry rotted and has a large split, that's a weak point and that split will open more and more with every bump and turn.

Control arms are a major suspension component and they're worn enough to cause uneven tyre wear and probably put the tracking off.

I replaced mine and they didn't look as bad as yours.

Also passing the NCT means sweet F-A these days for how safe a car is.

greasepalm

Not too bad and as the old ones are rusty and pressing them out and inserting new ones which might be smaller and not fit tightly and time wasted . New arms fitted would be better on the Nissan.

Only car i have fitted bushes to are Honda front one which splits as the arm is expensive.