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Anyone change out front upper control arm bushings?

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Old 05-20-15, 12:13 PM
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Default Anyone change out front upper control arm bushings?

I have a squeak coming from the front left and when I sprayed oil it stopped so I'm 99% sure it's the upper bushings. Wonder if they are fine but I need to put more permanent type of grease versus just spray oil. I see sets for sale but I only need the left side. It looks kinda tight to get it there so wonder how to change. I'll do some more searching on the www.
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Get these and not worry about it any more!

http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=109
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Get these and not worry about it any more!

http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=109
Thanks. Do you know if there is any how to video or instructions for changing them?
ok I found a video for a GS that explained it fine. I just wonder if the squeak is from the metal rubbing from the outside parts of the bushings against the car. Maybe I'll pop off and inspect.
I think I need a press or some way of torching the old ones out. Wonder if there is any shops around I can just take the control arm to.

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Yeah, call around to various shops and ask if they can perform the task and if they have the proper press. OR, take the money you would have spent on the shop doing the task and purchase your own press.
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