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Old 05-05-2012, 01:30 PM
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Default Lower control arm bushings

is it possible to just replace the bushing or do I have to replace the whole control arm. the unit looks like its all one piece.
Old 03-22-2014, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by gill88t
is it possible to just replace the bushing or do I have to replace the whole control arm. the unit looks like its all one piece.
Would also like to know..
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Are you talking about the ball joint nearer the wheel or the two "hinge" bushings? I've seen a couple u-tube videos on pressing out and replacing the ball joint. The two hinge bushings are replacable, but I haven't seen/heard of any good "how tos". Most of what I read says they can be pressed out, but not many folks have good things to say about doing that. The parts seem to often "corrosion weld" in place.
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The bushings, not the ball joint. All of my suspension parts seem to be serviceable, but I am getting some inner front tire wear. Moog ball joints are inexpensive and I figured I would replace the bushings at the same time, but have not been able to find a source yet.
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Rockauto have them.
they are just pressed in.
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expect to pay a ton to have them pressed out....NOBODY likes to do it....HUGE p.i.t.a.....most of the time it's cheaper and easier to just get new arms.....just my .02



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