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#21
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
That Loud Guy
11-16-2010
Deimos seems to know how to do it with no problems...
98 Camaro SS 46k LS1, T56, All Stock. 00 GMC Sierra 2wd ECSB 106k Lm7, 3.73s tow needs lowered..
01 Grand Prix GTP "201k" ~111k on motor, ~46k on trans, headers, 3.4 and a tune to come.
01 Grand Prix GT 168k: Mods: Tune by TheOtherNick. Stereo: 320A alt,4 runs 0/1, XS D3400 front, 1 JYP 80ah Lithium rear, 2 Twisted Sounds 3500s, 2 Sundown Audio NightShade v.3 7 National Records..
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#22
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
Awaiting Confirmation
11-16-2010
One side was easy on my car, the other required hell.
Logical? No.
But cars never are.
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#23
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
SE Level Member
11-16-2010
quick question, are the bushings known to squeak when they are worn. I have 220+ miles, and I get a lot of squeaking even when sitting still. It sounds like it could be my spring/strut assy.. not sure..
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#24
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
Awaiting Confirmation
11-16-2010
mine where amazingly shot and didn't really squeak much.
Visually inspect them to see if they're starting to separate from the outer metal sleeve. If so, its time for new ones.
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#25
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
GT Level Member
09-25-2011
Originally Posted by
codyAK
Like said: replace entire control arm. I just ordered mine. Dormans, from rockauto.. Under $150 shipped for both.
Old thread but I found the same ones from parts geek for 40 a piece.
2000 GTP, 3.2 pulley, SD headers, 3" exhaust, modded 1.9's, custom CAI, LS6 maf, ported blower/ TB, HPT, 65 lb injectors, E85 in the summer, LM-1 wideband, 180 stat, autolite 104's, GMHD suspension kit.
13.2@104 on street tires w/o ported s/c
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#26
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
SE Level Member
02-04-2021
I know this is an older thread but someone asked about the mevotech control arms any experience with the mevotech control arms full stop the ones I am looking at are the supreme line.
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#27
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
SE Level Member
10-02-2021
Funny it threw the alignment so far off.
Were they able to meet the alignment?
I don't really see how you can put those control arms in wrong, also considering there are no adjustments at the control arm itself.
I wonder if the control arm was made wrong somehow?
I know it's an old thread.
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#28
Re: How can I replace control arm bushings?
GT Level Member
10-02-2021
Originally Posted by
BillBoost37
The easy way:
Buy new control arms, unbolt the balljoint and two control arm bushing bolts, replace and enjoy the new parts.
The hard way:
Spend 1/2 to 3/4 of a new control arm price and buy the bushings. Take off the arms as described in the "easy way" and find a press. Fight, battle swear and bleed for hours. Leave car on jack stands for three days while new control arms are shipped in, bolt on new arms and get pissed at the extra expense for the bushings that you didn't use.
Not that I'm talking from experience or anything
sometimes old threads resurrected are awesome.
i gotta ask how ya learned about this procedure.
myself- and probably for you,too- practical experience showed me the cheapest way to fix something doesnt always end up being the cheapest way to fix something.
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