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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Hey guys,
I have a question I'm hoping you can answer. I am replacing the lower control arm bushings in my 94 GS300 and the bushings on the #2 control arm were completely shot, hence I am not certain how the replacements go in. Here are some pics of one of the control arms and the bushing. I need to be certain of the direction it goes in. Thick side up or down?
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Got it done, the original bushing had a skirt on it so it could only be pressed in to a certain point. I installed the new one so that the fat part of the bushing hit the same side of the arm that the skirt hit. Installed and what a difference maker. I had read some reviews where people didn't like the feel of poly bushings but I like the firmness of the response and feedback when turning! I would highly recommend!
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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How much were those bushings? I like having a firm response when driving and been loving my stiff coil overs
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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how hard were the arms to take out?
and where did you get those new bushings from?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Figs did a great blog about swapping bushings on my 1GS. Its a different brand but same idea. Also if anyone is looking for bushings I got a full set from Figs and they have a lifetime warranty if I remember right. My car is tight but not harsh.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nixspeed
Figs did a great blog about swapping bushings on my 1GS. Its a different brand but same idea. Also if anyone is looking for bushings I got a full set from Figs and they have a lifetime warranty if I remember right. My car is tight but not harsh.
How much are you asking for the set?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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I don't have one for sale. I was saying I bought a full set from Figs. They have plenty for sale and most of the time in stock. They are on here if you want to pm him.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Does the fatter part face down?
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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It turned out being fatter side is up. All the torque when installed and car is on the ground is on the top of the control arm bushing
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