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Used wishbones vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The Alfa Romeo 159 was produced from 2005 to 2011 as a single generation with no significant mid-life facelift that altered the suspension geometry or wishbone design. In practice this means wishbones from across the 2005–2011 production run are generally considered interchangeable, but you should always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.
Both the 2007 and 2010 cars fall within the same 2005–2011 generation, and no major suspension revision is known to divide those years, so a like-for-like swap is commonly made. That said, always confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration, as minor production changes can catch you out.
For the 159's wishbones the engine size is not a primary fitment variable in the way it is for brakes, and the front suspension geometry was broadly shared across the petrol and diesel range. However, it is still worth telling the breaker your exact engine when requesting a quote, as differences between the lighter four-cylinder and the heavier V6 3.2 could affect associated components nearby.
Trim level does not affect wishbone fitment on the 159 — Lusso, Distinctive, and Ti are specification packages rather than structurally different vehicles, so the suspension geometry is the same across them. You may find cosmetic differences in surrounding components you see in photos from the breaker, but the wishbone itself will be the same part; just make sure you specify NS (nearside/left) or OS (offside/right) when ordering.
Always state whether you need the NS (nearside, passenger side) or OS (offside, driver side) wishbone, as the two are handed and will not swap over. UK breakers will understand NS and OS immediately, so use those terms in your enquiry to avoid any confusion.
The 159 Sportwagon estate and the saloon were built on the same platform and share the same front and rear suspension architecture, so wishbones from either body style are expected to cross over. Confirm this with the breaker against both registrations to be sure, as subtle production variations between individual cars can occasionally differ from the general rule.