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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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Default Control Arms?

I lowered my car about a year ago and now I'm told that the bushings in the front have worn out. I know I need to replace them, but I couldn't remember if the control arms or tie rods needed to be changed, or both. I know it's kinda vague, but has anyone else had that problem?
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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Default Re: Control Arms?

any time you change the normal operating angles of a suspension, you are going to wear out componets at an accelerated rate. maybe not an extreme difference, but still noticable in the long run.

i would suggest getting control arm bushings first, and while your in there check out the condition of the tie rod ends.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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Default If you set the inner bushings properly when you lower, this will not be a problem..

unless you get the balljoints at an angle that is beyond their range of movement.
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