Control Arm Bushings: Worth Replacing?
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Control Arm Bushings: Worth Replacing?
I know mine are the originals, and I definitely see some cracking and signs of age. My questions is, with it being the PITA that I've read about, what are the benefits? Are they noticeable? Is it a safety issue?
I don't have any creaking/squeaking, but I know they're there for a reason. How much difference would, say, poly bushings make over old stockers?
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I don't have any creaking/squeaking, but I know they're there for a reason. How much difference would, say, poly bushings make over old stockers?
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Don't bother unless they are noisy or have excess movement.
If I replaced mine I would go with stock style rubber. Im sure you would feel the difference with polly bushings..
If I replaced mine I would go with stock style rubber. Im sure you would feel the difference with polly bushings..
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stock replacements are 'soft' and give a decent ride quality (think about that new vehicle ride). poly are much harder and don't let those little things flex, so the ride will be somewhat stiffer than stock. but also will give more precise steering and the like.
call me weird but I didn't get a 4wd truck for 'comfort'.
and I'll leave it at that.
call me weird but I didn't get a 4wd truck for 'comfort'.
and I'll leave it at that.
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lol, I tore my ENTIRE front suspention apart and replaced literally everything, and never touched the control arm bushings but they still seem to be in top knotch shape and don't make any kind of noise at all
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I've got 220K on my truck and they're needing replacement. I can hear one side clunking around and it doesn't hold an alignment too well. I've got the parts but don't know any shops around here with a press. Probably going to go to my cousin's shop in Houston as he's got a lift and all the goodies. I'd buy my own press, but for the 5 times in my life I'd need it I don't want it taking up space in the garage.
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I've got 220K on my truck and they're needing replacement. I can hear one side clunking around and it doesn't hold an alignment too well. I've got the parts but don't know any shops around here with a press. Probably going to go to my cousin's shop in Houston as he's got a lift and all the goodies. I'd buy my own press, but for the 5 times in my life I'd need it I don't want it taking up space in the garage.
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