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    need to do the front control bushings (saucer style) and was wondering if with 127k if i should do the back tubular ones too and if i should go with poly or rubber.....

    or just get completely new moog control arms for just over 200$ bushings are 60$ total to do all 4

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    get whole control arms imo, ur ball joints are gonna be next in line so might as well replace the whole thing. im getting those performance ones from WBS w/ poly bushings.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Odi View Post
    get whole control arms imo, ur ball joints are gonna be next in line so might as well replace the whole thing. im getting those performance ones from WBS w/ poly bushings.
    for 300$....lol i dunno

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    then get the moog ones. for how damn long its gonna take u to change those bushings u might as well buy new lca's.
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    Definitely just replace the arms, they're cheap enough. You don't need wbs or similar, just get moog or dorman.
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    are the moogs alot better they are 40$ more a piece.

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    dormans are fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoostJunki3 View Post
    are the moogs alot better they are 40$ more a piece.
    I bought and installed dormans, no complaints.
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    Dormans work fine. I have replaced the front bushings in our control arms at work a few times Its really gay. You need a press to get the new ones in a Hammer isnt going to cut it.
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    Is there any such thing as a tubular LCA for these cars? I have a 2000 GTP that I wouldn't mind putting tubular adjustable suspension on. I've been able to find rear end stuff but nothing for the front.


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    Everyone is right I needed bushings and saw the work in involved and the cost a set of LCA's and everything is fresh and new I did struts and tie rods while I was at it car rides like new I used moogs because I have used mood parts since the 70's and they seem well made just make sure whatever you use it is greasable you won't be sorry
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