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Old 03-14-08, 11:30 PM
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Default Bushing repair

Originally Posted by Lexmex
At one point my cousin Rodrigo and I came up with the idea of putting some filler in there to support the rubber. I haven't ruled that out in the future should I have an issue, but I am looking forward to the nice smooth roads of my beloved state of Florida.
Lexmex- I would think that windshield urethane would do the job if anything would- that is some tough stuff!
Old 03-15-08, 06:54 AM
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Lexmex- I would think that windshield urethane would do the job if anything would- that is some tough stuff!
We can certainly try that in the future. I guarantee you for as much as a PITA it was go get that arm off (those bolts are major tight), I would use a filler in a second.
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Default Rx300...anything new on control arm bushings?

Originally Posted by lexmex
i know exactly what you are talking about and replaced both control arms on my rx300 a few years back. My uncle and i were never able to get the bushings out and we ended up buying the whole arm.
i have some slop when i turn the steering wheel,like a hesitation before any reaction.. I live in panama and parts are expensive and difficult to find,,i'm in the process of re-bushing sway bars, suspension links,and such..the ole gal has 300,000 kilometers on her and looks new in and out now..so the remanufacturing process is a work in progress. I've got some shifting issues also,,over drive doesn't always kick in..did the clean and filter change,,and the analyzer shows i need to replace the knock sensors..any suggestions and advice is appreciated..jim
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Default Rx300,,anything new on control arm bushings

I have some slop when i turn the steering wheel,like a hesitation before any reaction.. I live in Tthe Republic of Panama and parts are expensive and difficult to find,,I'm in the process of re-bushing sway bars, suspension links,and such..the ole gal has 300,000 kilometers on her and looks new in and out now..so the remanufacturing process is a work in progress. I've got some shifting issues also,,over drive doesn't always kick in..did the clean and filter change,,and the analyzer shows I need to replace the knock sensors..
It seems as though I put more time searching here and on line than wrenching !!
Any suggestions and advice is appreciated..jim
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Jim ... I have not shopped for suspension bushings for RX, but typically the bushings are not available for replacement. You have to buy the whole arm as an example.

Some after market stuff is available by Prothane or Diazen (not sure what they make for RX), but they can squeek and need lubing regularly.

Let us know what you find out.

Salim
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