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Which bushings for road feel?

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Old 02-29-08, 10:37 PM
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I was just wondering which bushing will I need to replace to get rid of 'road texture' and 'road cracks' which I can feel at low speeds like 10-20 mph.

I know any bushing can let in road feel but I just want to know which bushing will be the most directly in line from wheels to body. Those little Strut bushings in the shock assembly? Seems like they are the ones holding the weight of the car.

My shocks are fine and Im about to replace sway bar bushings. UCAs are new with bushings. Tires 36 psi.

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In my case, strut bar bushings were shot, and that let the control arm travel too much. I would say start with them.
Worn out ball joints might be suspect too.
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Thanks, There is no play in ball joints. At that low speed i think whichever bushing is holding car weight must be hardened or shrunk.
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