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So how long can you continue to drive on bad suspension bushings?

Old 02-08-2008, 08:14 AM
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Default So how long can you continue to drive on bad suspension bushings?

Is it just a comfort and noise issue, or are there safety/breakage issues as well?
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Default Mostly contributes to the demise of other components

Other control arms, etc..

I noticed mine were going a few thousand miles ago, and haven't bit the bullet yet for new ones. Since I anticipate replacing all, I'm not as concerned with collateral damage.

The fact I can feel that the suspension isn't right is driving me crazy more than worrying that something might fail. I want my cars to feel solid as a rock, and bad bushings/ball joints contribute to a sloppy feel and poor ride.
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Default yeah, I am the same way. It bugs me that I can feel the suspension crashing

but my lease is up at the end of May and I am not sure I want to pay for new bushings at this time.

I asked the dealer to check the suspension and they, of course, found nothing wrong with it, so I guess it shouldn't be a problem....
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If you guys are still under warranty, let us know. A TSB applies to this.
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Default Unfortunately I am at 59K miles, but please tell me about the TSB

maybe I can talk my dealer into covering it.
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i have a copy of the tsb
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Default Re: i have a copy of the tsb

can you send it to me somehow, i am taking mine in tomorrow and would like to have that in hand
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Default TSB 40-07-01 dated 10/22/07

Applies to all A8's through 2008. Basically says if the upper arm inner bushings--front and rear of both sides in front--are torn or worn, they should be replaced.
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Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.
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I have a question I have a 2006 Honda crv 105 thousand miles when I turn or hit a hole turning I hear a pop the place I went to said it was my suspension how much does that cost to fix and how long can I drive with it

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