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Old 09-21-05, 08:22 AM
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Anyone know which bushings to replace and where I can order the parts? '91 LS 400
The front end knocks when even the slightest bump is run over. I have jheard that some parts suppliers sell the control arm with the bushings pressed on. Can I just replace the bushings or should I find the suspension arms with the bushings allready on?

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Depending on how much the press-in bushings cost. I've replaced mine about four years ago and I paid $140 for both arms from the dealer. IMO it's probably easier to just place the whole thing and less time consuming.
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90 LS w 217,700

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Just installed the following in the front suspension of a high mileage 90 LS 400. Note most "paired" parts indicate right & left.
43340-59016
43330-59016 Lower Ball Joints

48510-59017 Struts x2

48610-50020
48630-50020 Upper Control Arms

48654-50010 Lower Control Arm Bushing x 2

45700-50010 Steering Damper

Waiting on:
48810-50011
48820-50011 Link:


Both front Tokico Shocks (non oem) & the Damper had no rebound whatsoever. $1000.00 in parts and $500.00 in labor.

This LS is on it's 3rd set of Struts.
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Originally Posted by Quiller
Anyone know which bushings to replace and where I can order the parts? '91 LS 400
The front end knocks when even the slightest bump is run over. I have jheard that some parts suppliers sell the control arm with the bushings pressed on. Can I just replace the bushings or should I find the suspension arms with the bushings allready on?

Thanks
Quiller
I replaced just the lower control arm bushings on my '97. Purchased through irontoad.com for $76 total. PIA to get the bushings out even with a press but other than that pretty easy. Remedied the "clunk".
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