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Control Arm Bushings Worn - newbie, what do I ask??

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Old 08-21-13, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by alchemist
Yes. Go read htownblue thread on this.
I read his post it doesn't say anything about jacking up the motor it just says loosing up the engine mount bolts
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Yes just loosen front lower ones to allow for play. You have to remove side mounts.
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wdo these look?

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Old 08-21-13, 08:53 PM
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Those look fairly worn if not bad. They are close to going bad if they haven't already.
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Alchemist is correct. The front lower mount needs to be loosened. The sides then can be removed. Then you can unbolt the control arm.
Old 08-22-13, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by HtownBlue
Those look fairly worn if not bad. They are close to going bad if they haven't already.
I have change the rotors and pads and I'm still getting wobble on breaking at higher speeds
Old 08-22-13, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdog100
I have change the rotors and pads and I'm still getting wobble on breaking at higher speeds
then the bushings are bad. you should have some vibration even without braking
Old 08-22-13, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by alchemist
then the bushings are bad. you should have some vibration even without braking
Only get it on brake
Old 08-22-13, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdog100
Only get it on brake
my bushings are bad. here is the passenger side:

Old 08-22-13, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by alchemist
my bushings are bad. here is the passenger side:

I'm going to change mine out anyway just to make sure I already ordered the parts they should be here tomorrow I will post back if that solves the issue
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What's the opinion on this LCA bushing? No problems with vibration. CPO warranty expires in eleven days not sure if this justifies replacement... Thanks!

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Originally Posted by NVAKeith
What's the opinion on this LCA bushing? No problems with vibration. CPO warranty expires in eleven days not sure if this justifies replacement... Thanks!

If I were you I would push to get the job done under the CPO warranty. Overtime, the bushing is going to crack more, if it does not get done now the job will have to be done in a year from now anyways. Save yourself a few hundred dollars.....

Read this post: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ts-w-pics.html

A member in this forum, alchemist, replaced his. They looked exactly like yours.

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Old 03-17-15, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by robbyk
If I were you I would push to get the job done under the CPO warranty. Overtime, the bushing is going to crack more, if it does not get done now the job will have to be done in a year from now anyways. Save yourself a few hundred dollars.....

Read this post: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ts-w-pics.html

A member in this forum, alchemist, replaced his. They looked exactly like yours.
Thanks robbyk. Dealer agreed they were out of spec. Control arms being replaced under warranty tomorrow. Alignment is on me though.
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