Where can I get replacement bushings for control arms?
05-22-2009, 06:13 PM
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Where can I get replacement bushings for control arms?
BMR lower control arms, not the billet ones. One of them is shot, idk why...any ideas on where can I get one?
05-25-2009, 08:57 AM
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yep, I let the suspension hang and then tighten them up and lubed them good. I was doing some preventive check up because this next Sunday I am going to the track. Now, if I dont fix it I wont be able to go because the car does some nasty jerk to one side when I accelerate.
05-25-2009, 09:18 PM
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I asked about pre-loading because it is recommended that you not do that, and it sounds like you did. If you let the axle hang while uninstalling/installing the LCA and tightened them down, then pre-loading is probably the reason the bushing failed. You should support the car by the axle which simulates the car being supported by the wheels, then work on the LCA's...tighten to spec...grease...then lower the car to the ground 
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Last edited by degeze; 05-25-2009 at 09:25 PM.
05-25-2009, 09:25 PM
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I asked about pre-loading because it is recommended that you not do that, and it sounds like you did. If you let the axle hang while uninstalling/installing the LCA and tightened them down, then pre-loading is probably the reason the bushing failed. You should support the car by the axle with simulates the car being supported by the wheels, then work on the LCA's...tighten to spec...grease...then lower the car to the ground .
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