Second Hand Alfa Romeo Spider Wishbone

The Alfa Romeo Spider covered here is the Series 4, produced from 1990 to 1993, which was the final generation of the classic rear-wheel-drive Spider built on the long-running platform that began in 1966. Earlier Series 3 cars ran from 1983 to 1989, and Series 1 and 2 models preceded those. Knowing your exact series matters when sourcing a wishbone, so confirm your registration year with the breaker to make sure you're matching the right generation.

Both 1990 and 1991 cars fall within the Series 4 generation (1990–1993), so there is a reasonable chance the wishbone will be compatible. That said, whether a specific part interchanges without modification is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as minor running changes can occur within a generation. Never assume fitment without the breaker verifying part numbers.

The Series 3 and Series 4 Spider share the same basic platform lineage, but the Series 4 received suspension and chassis revisions that may affect wishbone compatibility across that 1989–1990 generation boundary. You should not assume a Series 3 wishbone will drop straight in to a Series 4 car, or vice versa. Route this question to the breaker with both registration numbers so they can check against part numbers before you commit.

Engine size can influence suspension and braking components on some cars, but the Alfa Romeo Spider range was not particularly wide in terms of power outputs, and the wishbone geometry itself was consistent across the lineup. It is still worth telling the breaker your engine size alongside your registration, as this helps them pinpoint the exact car the part came from. Confirm compatibility with the breaker rather than assuming all engine variants share identical wishbone part numbers.

The Quadrifoglio Verde was a trim designation on the Alfa Romeo Spider rather than a fundamentally different vehicle, and trim level does not affect wishbone fitment — the suspension geometry was not altered between trim grades. You may find cosmetic or minor equipment differences between a Quadrifoglio Verde and a base car, but these will not affect whether the wishbone fits. Confirm the generation and side (NS or OS) with the breaker, and trim can safely be ignored for this part.

Yes, this matters significantly: nearside (NS, left-hand side as you sit in the car) and offside (OS, right-hand side) wishbones are handed and not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker clearly which side you need, and double-check before the part is dispatched. Getting the side wrong is one of the most common and easily avoided mistakes when ordering suspension components.