Front control arm bushings FAIL AGAIN
#31
Lexus Test Driver
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Here is the link for the bushings
https://www.armstrongdistributors.co...sb-460-461-463
The part number for the front uppers AND lowers is "PSB 460"
Good question regarding the awd and rwd , hope you can figure that out and post back, would be valuable info for the awd guys
https://www.armstrongdistributors.co...sb-460-461-463
The part number for the front uppers AND lowers is "PSB 460"
Good question regarding the awd and rwd , hope you can figure that out and post back, would be valuable info for the awd guys
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#32
Here is the link for the bushings
https://www.armstrongdistributors.co...sb-460-461-463
The part number for the front uppers AND lowers is "PSB 460"
Good question regarding the awd and rwd , hope you can figure that out and post back, would be valuable info for the awd guys
https://www.armstrongdistributors.co...sb-460-461-463
The part number for the front uppers AND lowers is "PSB 460"
Good question regarding the awd and rwd , hope you can figure that out and post back, would be valuable info for the awd guys
Could we use this thread to capture the links to the bushing suppliers that others have used as well?
It would be good to have them all in one thread.
The above link only addresses the front bushings. I did not see where they provide replacements for the rear bushings. would like to find sources for all of them .
#33
Lexus Test Driver
While the new-to-me '12 LS 460 L is not yet on its way to me, I have a full set of front urethane bushes in a bag, ready to go. I'll update when I have both manufacturer info and have them installed.
It'll be a while, more than likely, with only 77k miles on the new car.
It'll be a while, more than likely, with only 77k miles on the new car.
#34
Pole Position
Here is the link for the bushings
https://www.armstrongdistributors.co...sb-460-461-463
The part number for the front uppers AND lowers is "PSB 460"
Good question regarding the awd and rwd , hope you can figure that out and post back, would be valuable info for the awd guys
https://www.armstrongdistributors.co...sb-460-461-463
The part number for the front uppers AND lowers is "PSB 460"
Good question regarding the awd and rwd , hope you can figure that out and post back, would be valuable info for the awd guys
#35
Lexus Test Driver
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I don't notice the ride to be any different either then the OEM, but maybe that's because I only did the front lowers and not the uppers
Hope other people can try them out and report back as well, to me this is the right way to go about it
#36
Pole Position
all good, no squeaks or issues of any kind
I don't notice the ride to be any different either then the OEM, but maybe that's because I only did the front lowers and not the uppers
Hope other people can try them out and report back as well, to me this is the right way to go about it
I don't notice the ride to be any different either then the OEM, but maybe that's because I only did the front lowers and not the uppers
Hope other people can try them out and report back as well, to me this is the right way to go about it
#37
Tried the poly bushing route, turned to crap after a few thousand miles. Two of them are "squeezing" out of the control arm because they aren't designed to twist and flex like the OEM rubber ones. They clunk and squeak 100% of the time if the temperature drops below 50 or 60 degrees. Have to have music on so your passengers don't ask what is broken.
All the aftermarket arms for $30 on ebay are Chinese and will almost certainly fail again. There are quite a few product reviews that confirm the same.
Going back to OEM arms for sure. Keep your eyes peeled on ebay and you can find new OEM arms for around $200-$300 a piece.
All the aftermarket arms for $30 on ebay are Chinese and will almost certainly fail again. There are quite a few product reviews that confirm the same.
Going back to OEM arms for sure. Keep your eyes peeled on ebay and you can find new OEM arms for around $200-$300 a piece.
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#38
Pole Position
Tried the poly bushing route, turned to crap after a few thousand miles. Two of them are "squeezing" out of the control arm because they aren't designed to twist and flex like the OEM rubber ones. They clunk and squeak 100% of the time if the temperature drops below 50 or 60 degrees. Have to have music on so your passengers don't ask what is broken.
All the aftermarket arms for $30 on ebay are Chinese and will almost certainly fail again. There are quite a few product reviews that confirm the same.
Going back to OEM arms for sure. Keep your eyes peeled on ebay and you can find new OEM arms for around $200-$300 a piece.
All the aftermarket arms for $30 on ebay are Chinese and will almost certainly fail again. There are quite a few product reviews that confirm the same.
Going back to OEM arms for sure. Keep your eyes peeled on ebay and you can find new OEM arms for around $200-$300 a piece.
#39
Yep, used the PSB kit. They installed fine, just like any other poly bushing install. Before they worked their way out of the arm they still would squeak from day one. Hard to avoid that on poly bushings though. Awhile later I heard clunking at full lock. Then I looked and they were like the picture. They have been like that for probably two years now. Just been too lazy to order new OEM arms.
If anyone is interested in the lower kit PM me, I never used that one.
If anyone is interested in the lower kit PM me, I never used that one.
Last edited by TaninAuto; 01-05-19 at 03:55 PM.
#40
Pole Position
Yep, used the PSB kit. They installed fine, just like any other poly bushing install. Before they worked their way out of the arm they still would squeak from day one. Hard to avoid that on poly bushings though. Awhile later I heard clunking at full lock. Then I looked and they were like the picture. They have been like that for probably two years now. Just been too lazy to order new OEM arms.
If anyone is interested in the lower kit PM me, I never used that one.
If anyone is interested in the lower kit PM me, I never used that one.
#43
Pole Position
eh that’s not what i meant, the way you phrased your post you made it sound like your control arms were after market too, are they stock or aftermarket?
Last edited by jdanielca; 01-05-19 at 07:51 PM.
#45
Pole Position