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Fitment on a used wishbone varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The Sprinter has run in two main generations in the UK: the first generation (W901–W905) covered 1995 to 2006, and the second generation (W906) ran from 2006 to 2018, with a facelift around 2013. Wishbones are generation-specific, so always tell the breaker your exact registration and generation rather than just the year, as parts from a W901–W905 will not cross over to a W906.
These sit either side of the 2006 generation change — the 2005 is a first-generation W901–W905 and the 2007 is a second-generation W906, so the wishbones are not the same. Confirm the part number with the breaker against both registrations before ordering, as crossing this generation boundary is the key fitment risk here.
Yes, this matters more than most buyers realise — Sprinters are offered in different GVW ratings (typically 3.5T, 5.0T, and heavier variants), and the running gear including wishbones can differ between them. Check the plate on the van itself for the actual GVW rather than relying on the model name, and pass that figure to the breaker so they can match the correct part.
Yes, wishbones are side-specific, so you must tell the breaker clearly whether you need the nearside (left, kerb side) or offside (right, driver's side) — they are not interchangeable. Getting this wrong is one of the most common ordering mistakes, so double-check by looking at the vehicle or consulting a mechanic before you request a quote.
Engine size can influence the running gear specification on the Sprinter, particularly where larger or more powerful engines are paired with uprated suspension components. Give the breaker your exact engine size and registration so they can verify the correct spec, rather than assuming all engines within the same generation share identical wishbones.
Trim level alone does not affect wishbone fitment on the Sprinter; the generation, GVW rating, engine size, and side are what the breaker needs to match the part. You may receive a wishbone with minor cosmetic differences such as bracket finish depending on the donor vehicle's spec, but that will not affect function — confirm the above details with the breaker against your registration to be sure.