Lower Control Arm Play
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Lead Lap
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From: Qld
Lower Control Arm Play
Hi guys. I have to replace the lower control arm bushings in my Celsior. They have quite a bit of play at the moment.
last week the front left coil over went out. Fluid everywhere. Now I feel rattles bad in the steering wheel. Tie rod ends, upper control arms all seem fine. Lowers are moving half an inch.
I would like to just replace the bushings but is it even worth it as they are still expensive. Anyone Know of any half decent , affordable aftermarket options for tese ?
I probably won't go own for this as this isn't my main car anymore.
last week the front left coil over went out. Fluid everywhere. Now I feel rattles bad in the steering wheel. Tie rod ends, upper control arms all seem fine. Lowers are moving half an inch.
I would like to just replace the bushings but is it even worth it as they are still expensive. Anyone Know of any half decent , affordable aftermarket options for tese ?
I probably won't go own for this as this isn't my main car anymore.
as for aftermarket all I am aware of is ADUS. are you referring to the strut rod bushing? or the lower control arm bushing that meets the subframe (where the eccentric bolt is to adjust camber)?
this is the strut rod.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&postcount=133
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ock-noise.html
most stick to OEM bushings however to keep the plush ride.
this is the strut rod.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&postcount=133
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ock-noise.html
most stick to OEM bushings however to keep the plush ride.
Racer
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Pole Position
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I recently replaced my lower control arm bushings (not strut rod bushings). The play in the passenger side was terrible. I could hear it sliding/knocking around every time I went up or down my driveway curb.
Used "Febest" brand bushings from Amazon. They were $18 each.
I had coilovers installed before and after the bushing replacement, but I'll tell you that I noticed a dramatic improvement because the passenger bushing was completely deteriorated. Driver's side bushing wasn't nearly as bad but was worth changing too.
I guess I'll note that at the same time I replaced lower control arm ball joints too. I used Moog units. No complaints.
Used "Febest" brand bushings from Amazon. They were $18 each.
I had coilovers installed before and after the bushing replacement, but I'll tell you that I noticed a dramatic improvement because the passenger bushing was completely deteriorated. Driver's side bushing wasn't nearly as bad but was worth changing too.
I guess I'll note that at the same time I replaced lower control arm ball joints too. I used Moog units. No complaints.
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Racer
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I used the Febest ones as well on my 97 and they're doing fine 25k and 2 years later. I live in Michigan where there are ****ty roads with potholes everywhere and they still handle the abuse.fine and haven't torn or fatigued.
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Lead Lap
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From: Qld
OK thanks guys. I'll try to find a way to get them here in aus.
they range from cheap to ridiculously expensive so I want to just buy what's good, not what's most expensive or cheapest. Diminishing returns would certainly apply to a rubber bushing.
they range from cheap to ridiculously expensive so I want to just buy what's good, not what's most expensive or cheapest. Diminishing returns would certainly apply to a rubber bushing.
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