sparkplugg

I can't figure out if I need to remove the metal ring around my oem bushing to install this bushing, or keep it in (burn the rubber out) and press this bushing into the metal ring??? Anyone Know? Any help appreciated. 06 RX330 AWD

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...m_bushing.html

AST Control Arm Bushing - Front Lower
Sale Price: $29.98
Part Number: W0133-1744645

alchemist

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I am not sure if I would buy those. You need to press out rubber and metal ring. Here are the ones I bought...see the difference:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-FRONT-LOWER-CONTROL-Arm-BUSHING-TOYOTA-SOLARA-04-08-/231121906429?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3ARX330&hash=item35cff06afd&vxp=mtr

aeroelasti

Hi all,

I am based across the pond in the UK, the Lexus dealers here do not sell the bushes separately, it has to come with the whole arm. Are they actually OEM bushes available from the US dealers?

Thanks.

alchemist

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My dealer only had the A-arms and they were expensive through lexus, therefore i opted for just the bushings from ebay as i had a good shop to press them in. If you can find good shop w 20 ton press just press new ones in. If not just purchase whole A arm off ebay or rock auto

aeroelasti

Thanks a lot Alchemist,
Is there any particular brand that you go for? I found some on Ebay UK but not sure about their qualities.
Does this looks ok?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-LOWE...ht_1529wt_1257

alchemist

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this looks like the ones I bought:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-RX30...item27db24de86

aeroelasti

thanks a lot Alchemist. How is urs holding up so far? Will have a word with my garage and see if he got the press or not

alchemist

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mine is holding up fine. good luck and report back

aeroelasti

The brand from Ebay is Akal, searched that and it is an Indian company tha produced car parts... Should I go for it?

alchemist

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Well i dont know if that is a good thing or bad thing but they were identical to my factory ones and have held up just fine. If it was toothpaste, i probably wouldnt buy it.

On another note i never really searched hard to see if sewell carried these. If it makes you feel more comfortable you can do that

aeroelasti

Thanks Alchemist, found a set of FEBEST bush for the same price. Will go for FEBEST.

alchemist

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Nice. They look like a different design. Can you send pics? Where did you buy them?

RX330inFL

Hey, aeroelasti... didn't we cover this same ground before?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-arm-bush.html

Denvermgb

Nice write up. I just ordered the entire arm units with ball joints and will complete this next weekend, hopefully the weather will cooperate!

alchemist

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Good luck. Post back if you find any shortcuts.