Trailing/control arm replacemnet

[marshall10488]

Hi guys,

Had the 1.4 TDi checked over before the mot in sept and the bushes have gone on the trailing arms (along with the tracking rod ends).
So i found this on eBay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371499235361? ... EBIDX%3AIT
but the guy said i need to replace the "second triangle" which this fits into. i am guessing that would be this part...

is this true or is he just trying to get some extra cash out of me? what is that part called as i can't find any of them when searching ebay for trailing arm or control arm.
Personally it seems like a load of BS to me. Surly if i buy a new set of Control arms (left and right) with bushes this should just fit onto the chassis no problem, there shouldn't be a second part i need to replace.

Any help would be much appreciated

[alexperkins]

SOunds like he's making it up

The only reason you would replace the other part would be if the cast aluminium had cracked

[RUM4MO]

Thing is, replacing all that kit of bits is okay on a car of that age, as long as that kit is of quality parts. Why not just shuffle along to your local ECP site and buy a couple of track rod ends and a couple of TCA rear bushes? Make sure you have your car chassis number with you as there were a couple of variations on the track rod ends I think.