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Lower control arm bushings done... and worth it!
Posted by pursang (more from pursang) on Tue, 3 Sep 2002 08:43:43
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Replaced the lower control arm bushings this weekend. Ride compliance is now like new in the front, no crashing into holes or expansion joints.
I removed the lower ball joint bolts (important - replace with new bolts only so buy them with the bushings), lower shock mount, tie rod end and six nuts holding contol arm mounts. Used a gear puller to pull mounts off of the control arm, one bushing stayed on arm and came free from mount, the other I pressed out using a 12 inch carraige (wood deck project leftover) bolt, some washers and a 32 mm socket and a smaller socket, just tighten a nut to draw it through. Used same bolt to reinstall, using dishsoap as a lubricant. One bushing's steel sleeve was rusted onto the control arm, I just dremmelled the sleeve off. Install was easy.
Parts were cheap and the improvement for the buck was tremendous. Recommend it to anyone looking to restore the ride quality and handling.
Now, about those upper bushings.............
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