UAN members will be well aware that the suspension system on the Peugeot 407 has presented a challenge to the independent aftermarket due to the fact that a failure of the bottom bush in the vehicle’s wishbone ‘cradle’ has meant that this whole assembly has had to be replaced.

Not only has this resulted in the job being very expensive to carry out, but the whole cradle had to be discarded even though it was only the bush that was worn. To add insult to injury, the assembly is only available from the franchised dealer at £191.65, so member’s competitors were the only ones benefiting from the work. Even if the failure occurred in one of the other three bushes in the whole suspension unit, there has been no benefit to members as these too have been only available through the dealer.

However, First Line is now able to offer a solution for this problem and has introduced the bushes into its range to enable members to finally take advantage of this work and enjoy original equipment matching quality at aftermarket prices.

The bottom bush, part number FSK7185, is now in stock and is expected to be a fast moving item as the 407 is a popular vehicle among taxi owners and with the current state of the roads, these bushes do take a lot of punishment. The other two bushes, FSK7189, which connects the wishbone to the top strut link assembly and FSK7190, for which there are two and which connect the top strut link assembly to the top strut itself, are also available to members immediately.

There is more good news for members as there are some other notable new-to-range (NTR) additions in the First Line range. The first to mention is the full aluminium wishbones for the Honda Civic VII 2006 onwards, part numbers FCA6788/9. This is another part that has traditionally had to be sourced through the dealer, with the inevitable cost that brings. However, this addition is already proving to be very popular with members.

Other NTR additions include wishbones for the Honda Accord IX 2008 onwards (FCA6914/5), the front anti-roll bar bush kit for Citroën C4 2009 onwards/Peugeot 308 2007 onwards/Citroën DS5 2011 onwards (FSK7210K) and the same kit for the Citroën C3 2009 onwards/Peugeot 207 2006 onwards (FSK7216K). There is also the rear axle bush on the factors favourite, the Citroën Berlingo/Peugeot Partner 2008 onwards (FSK7262).

Taking into account these NTR additions, First Line has already introduced a staggering 115 new range references this year in its quest to help members provide a high quality solution for their customers needs.

The complete steering & suspension programme is contained in the latest version of its printed catalogue, which is designated 7f. However, the catalogue is also available in electronic format through its own state-of-the-art WebCat and other electronic catalogue systems, which means that First Line has catered for every option.

For more information regarding the quality products in the First Line range, please call the sales team on: 01869 248484 or visit: www.firstline.co.uk