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Replacement Parts List Update

So I am updating the list of replacement parts that I need to get for my Isuzu MU Wizard. Most of the priority parts are suspension parts. Here is a list. Suspension parts rear coil springs rear shock absorbers full suspension bushings (front and rear) The reason I am putting suspension parts as a priority is because I can hear squeaking when the vehicle drives. I have already replaced the front and rear shock absorbers but I had to modify the later because the bottom bushings did not fit. I had bought a part that would fit an Isuzu pickup. The front I used shocks for the Trooper (Bighorn) which fit perfectly. I have also been thinking of getting used coil springs from Trooper wrecks. However, I am reluctant because I think it would be worth putting in new coils - they last longer. I'm going to try and get my hands on new ones - wreckers will be a last resort for suspension parts. I am also going to replace the rear bump stops. I only noticed a week ago that they

A Trip to the Baruni Wreckers

Last weekend I visited Baruni Wreckers to find parts for the Isuzu MU Wizard. The vehicle has been sitting at my office car park for months and its about time I resumed my journey into making her beautiful again. My ultimate dream is to restore her to her former glory. Unfortunately, there are other expenses that need to be considered, parts to be sourced and time to actually do the work (which I don't have much these days). Anyway, it was my cousin Daniel who took me to the wreckers. He has been there several times sourcing second hand parts for his Toyota Hilux Surf (2.8 Turbo Diesel) so when he suggested we check the wreckers, I immediately jumped at the idea. It was disappointing that I could not find any Isuzu MU Wizard or Holden Frontera in the yard so we had to improvise and I bought parts from an Isuzu Trooper. The parts we purchased were a torsion bar on the driver side and the rear sway (stabilizer) bar which is broken. The wreckers is a treasure trove for