Originally Posted by RichardV6
If they are worn Tim and wheel bearings are adjusted properly you will feel any play by grasping tyre at 12 and 6 o'clock and pulling back and forwards

Yep, that's how I know they are currently fine. My point is that they've been fine for over 10 years, but might not last another 10. Stripping them and inspecting them would give me the opportunity to replace the bushes anyway so I can be sure they'll last me out rather than having to knuckle down and do it when I'm a doddery old fart.

If on the other hand I strip them out and they still pass the 'only just drop through with a coat of oil' test, I'll probably leave them be.

Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE