Finally got a set of decent sealey offset ring spanners (£25 from mano mano). Turns out that's all i needed with my socket set.
Changed lower control arm on driver's side, which was simple apart from nearly striping the torx on ball end. Now that side doesn't turn freely from the top mount and stays in positon.
Had the tyre changed also, so car is sitting properly now.
Wish i had lifts, would make everything easier.
Next was the NSF tie rod. There are special tools to take these off. One is about £60 the other £10. I couldn't really justify getting a specialist tool for a one time job. So managed to use a pipe wrench.
Access was a bit awkward but once I got a good position I was able to get good leverage.
Here you can see the damage to the subframe clearly. You. An also see it's crushed part of the OSF wishbone. That will be replaced along with subframe. I plan to do this whilst the car is at the bodyshop and engine is out of car for ease.
In the process or brokering a deal on a complete pre lci front end with the adaptive lights my car came with. Just need it at the right price, then get the front quarter and sub frame and it's off to bodyshop
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