Front Control arm bushing
#1
Front Control arm bushing
Does anyone know if I can replace a passenger side control arm bushing only or would I have to replace the whole arm, then get an alignment ? If its too much or too costly of a job then I guess I can live with the bump/rattle noise, just turn up the radio. It doesn't seem to be affecting the ride...it's not pulling or anything, just making a small rattle noise when I hit a bump.
#2
It may not be the bushing. Have you checked the front end for play? Could be a ball joint or tie-rod end...?
Usually anytime you replace a bushing or a ball-joint, an alignments is not necessary because you haven't changed anything, they are non-adjustable components (the camber/caster/tow is unaffected). Changing a tie-rod end would probably require an alignment because it's an adjustable component (affects the tow). However if you are careful and take a few measurements before removing the old tie-rod end, you can install the new one and adjust it pretty damn close as to not require an alignment...
Usually anytime you replace a bushing or a ball-joint, an alignments is not necessary because you haven't changed anything, they are non-adjustable components (the camber/caster/tow is unaffected). Changing a tie-rod end would probably require an alignment because it's an adjustable component (affects the tow). However if you are careful and take a few measurements before removing the old tie-rod end, you can install the new one and adjust it pretty damn close as to not require an alignment...
#3
thanks for the prompt reply. I did a brake inspection/paint and noticed the bushing, where the control arm connects at the front of the chassis, is cracked and starting to break apart and so I assumed my noise issue is with the bushing but now that you're raising doubt I will have to look at the front end for other signs of looseness.
#6
You are very right..I don't wanna replace parts unnecessarily so I will check the rest of the front end for any other causes but I know for sure that the front control arm bushing is in the process of breaking apart and is showing obvious signs of fatigue/cracks/tears. I just needed to know if it were possible. Now I wonder if its a big job or not ? It doesn't look like it. Thank you MPR for your feedback...it is appreciated.
#7
Part Detail
^This link shows all the parts of the front control arm/knuckle (I'm assuming you've been asking about your car, a 2002 civic 4dr?). Doesn't look too difficult to do.
Good luck. Happy to help.
^This link shows all the parts of the front control arm/knuckle (I'm assuming you've been asking about your car, a 2002 civic 4dr?). Doesn't look too difficult to do.
Good luck. Happy to help.
#9
Good thread. Now, Do my SPC adjustable upper control arms have bushings up in the same place? Mines squeaky on passenger side. Does SPC offer warranty?
I already checked the website. I didn't see anything about warranty.
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I already checked the website. I didn't see anything about warranty.
Welcome to SPC Performance - Performance Suspension Tuning for Sport Compacts, Racing, Hod Rods, Muscle Cars and More!
#10
Good thread. Now, Do my SPC adjustable upper control arms have bushings up in the same place? Mines squeaky on passenger side. Does SPC offer warranty?
I already checked the website. I didn't see anything about warranty.
Welcome to SPC Performance - Performance Suspension Tuning for Sport Compacts, Racing, Hod Rods, Muscle Cars and More!
I already checked the website. I didn't see anything about warranty.
Welcome to SPC Performance - Performance Suspension Tuning for Sport Compacts, Racing, Hod Rods, Muscle Cars and More!
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#11
Good thread. Now, Do my SPC adjustable upper control arms have bushings up in the same place? Mines squeaky on passenger side. Does SPC offer warranty?
I already checked the website. I didn't see anything about warranty.
Welcome to SPC Performance - Performance Suspension Tuning for Sport Compacts, Racing, Hod Rods, Muscle Cars and More!
I already checked the website. I didn't see anything about warranty.
Welcome to SPC Performance - Performance Suspension Tuning for Sport Compacts, Racing, Hod Rods, Muscle Cars and More!
Last edited by MPR; 18-May-2010 at 09:53 AM.
#12
Looking on the website for your control arms here:
SPC Application Search
Which one do you have? There are 2 different upper control arms they offer. Either way you can see where the 2 upper bushing will be on those control arms, however, I don't know if those ones are replacable. You may want to give them a call and ask them. Some aftermarket components you may not be able to replace the bushings.
SPC Application Search
Which one do you have? There are 2 different upper control arms they offer. Either way you can see where the 2 upper bushing will be on those control arms, however, I don't know if those ones are replacable. You may want to give them a call and ask them. Some aftermarket components you may not be able to replace the bushings.
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