I might be late to the party but I just did this and i wanted to say, if your bushings are bad then chances are the whole arm and ball joints need to be replaced as well! Driving around with the new bushings is making all the other old parts feel a whole lot worse. Going to have to do the entire arms to even out the wear and tear. Be cautious putting brand new bushings in place of worn ones!
You can also see at the beginning of the video how much play there was in the control arm. But I could feel there was something wrong when driving the car, especially when coming to a stop.
Thank you. I have two questions. Which tool would I use to remove and install if I don’t want to muscle it off and on? Is an alignment required after this repair? Thank you.
Hi Ron, I have a link to a puller set in the description. I think this is the preferred tool to use. Though, in my case I didn’t use a puller, instead I cut through the metal with a Dremel. I don’t think you will need an alignment, but note how the car handles before and after if it is not tracking straight. Good Luck !
I might be late to the party but I just did this and i wanted to say, if your bushings are bad then chances are the whole arm and ball joints need to be replaced as well! Driving around with the new bushings is making all the other old parts feel a whole lot worse. Going to have to do the entire arms to even out the wear and tear. Be cautious putting brand new bushings in place of worn ones!
Glad to hear you got your suspension sorted out !
What made you check the bushings to begin with? I.e. whats the symptom that you are remeding?
Ok, you answered my question at the end of your video. Thanks!
You can also see at the beginning of the video how much play there was in the control arm. But I could feel there was something wrong when driving the car, especially when coming to a stop.
I tried this evening but I wasn’t able to put on the bushing. I’ll try with some lubrication
A lot of dish soap and pull towards you. I had to prop myself against part of the car and pull with all my force.
@@diyforlife2809thanks
Thank you. I have two questions. Which tool would I use to remove and install if I don’t want to muscle it off and on? Is an alignment required after this repair? Thank you.
Hi Ron, I have a link to a puller set in the description. I think this is the preferred tool to use. Though, in my case I didn’t use a puller, instead I cut through the metal with a Dremel. I don’t think you will need an alignment, but note how the car handles before and after if it is not tracking straight.
Good Luck !
You WILL have to muscle it ON though ;)
@@diyforlife2809 gotcha on both replies ! Many thx.
Man i hope this'll be the end of my wobbly front suspension
Good luck...No one likes a wobbly suspension !
@@diyforlife2809 it was the end of my wobbly front suspension.