New Lower Control Arm bushing:

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May 16, 2007 | 05:12 AM

InTTruder

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From: Kennesaw, GA

New Lower Control Arm bushing:

<center><img src="http://www.ttstuff.com/images/forge/PFTTQ_540.jpg"></center><p>TT-Stuff calls it a wishbone, I'd call it a lower control arm (LCA). Part #5 on this diagram, correct?

Getting the new CPT (Chicago Performance & Tuning) LCA this week, and will need new bushings while I'm at it.

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May 16, 2007 | 06:34 AM

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I don't believe you'll need them...>

The CPT's have a spherical bearing on the inner side. No need for any additional bushing. You could put a set of those on the top though..

May 16, 2007 | 06:50 AM

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Al @ CPT recommended a new bushing, inboard. I wonder if he meant ...

on the upper CA? I've looked at the pictures and wonder: the UCA could be the only place for a new bushing if we had the spherical rod end on the inboard end of the LCA?

"Confused I am, young Jedi".

May 16, 2007 | 06:54 AM

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I thought he told me to replace the outboard bushings, the ones that seized on SparTTan..

May 16, 2007 | 07:49 AM

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Yeah, this one. Did you replace the upper and lower bushing?

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/58095/dsc08926.jpg"></center><p>Did you use Poly (TT-Stuff) or OEM?

Thanks!

May 16, 2007 | 07:58 AM

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You don't live in the snow belt..>>

When we put Kmacs on Jeff's (Hallett) car last week those sperical bushings moved quite freely and seemed in perfect shape. He's got a 2001 and doesn't get driven in harsh conditions..Corrosion is what kills them..

You need a special puller to remove them..

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May 16, 2007 | 08:12 AM

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I'll inspect them closely. They're inexpensive (US$28/ea), but..

I'd hate to have a "new" LCA fail after the vendor recommended replacement. Perhaps I'll have the dealer eyeball the bushings before we make a decision?

Mine was a Savannah GA car before I adopted it here in Augusta GA.

Thanks Steve, et al- a little hand-holding from the gurus goes a long way!