Thanks for this video bro, garage quoted me a ridiculous price to replace the bushes on the suspension arm so I just thought in for a penny and change the whole thing. Thanks for the helpful and clear to understand video.
Thank you! It is a tough job but with the right tools it isn't bad. And you can literally buy all of the right tools from scratch and still come out way ahead financially.
There’s a free replacement (recall) on control arms for some older Subaru’s. I got mine replaced three years ago on my ‘05 forester. The service manager at the dealership was shocked when I asked for free control arms, he had no idea, but I got them.
“Place, on the car or where to get it replaced? Front lower control arms can be replaced for free due to an official Subaru recall, usually at any Subaru dealership. This only applies to certain production years. I can’t remember where I discovers this. You can search online. I’m sure its there, somewhere. Good luck.
Usually the front bushing is tightened when the car is at ride height. You can put the floor jack under the ball joint and take the weight off the stands under the car.
You should really feel it in the steering wheel, especially if you are hitting bumps at speed. If the road is smooth and straight you probably wouldn't notice anything wrong. If it is an out of balance wheel it will shake more as you speed up, regardless of road conditions, and a warped rotor will shake when braking. Those are probably the big three common sources of shake. If it is turning really hard when going slow it may be a power steering pump or just a Subaru. I find that Subarus really have stiff steering compared to a lot of newer steer by wire cars
Same issue w my crosstrek. Vibrates when turning to the left doing close to 80 on the hwy. Hopefully the ball joint is still solid so I don't have to pop out
Doing this now...bolts are frozen in the bushing sleeve...fun....🤣...not at all...and the bolts thru ball joint were snapped off...had to drill them out...more fun...
Yeah. Subaru throws them in a salt fog bath for a year before putting things together. 😂. But. In all seriousness, most Subarus live where there is salt.
Alman ve Amerikan endüstrilerini küçük düşüren ve ezen o güçlü araba olan Japon Subaru ile alay ettiğinizi görüyorum.Japon arabası kötüyse, onu neden Amerika'ya ithal edesiniz?
"a car this old..." I came searching for insight on replacing them in my '99 legacy 😂
Good video. Replaced both control arms and for me it turned into an 8 hr job. Especially on the right side.
Thanks for this video bro, garage quoted me a ridiculous price to replace the bushes on the suspension arm so I just thought in for a penny and change the whole thing. Thanks for the helpful and clear to understand video.
Thank you! It is a tough job but with the right tools it isn't bad. And you can literally buy all of the right tools from scratch and still come out way ahead financially.
Thanks for showing this, I have the same generation legacy 2010 and I need new control arms too.
There’s a free replacement (recall) on control arms for some older Subaru’s. I got mine replaced three years ago on my ‘05 forester. The service manager at the dealership was shocked when I asked for free control arms, he had no idea, but I got them.
Elaborate please… Any specific place ?
“Place, on the car or where to get it replaced? Front lower control arms can be replaced for free due to an official Subaru recall, usually at any Subaru dealership. This only applies to certain production years. I can’t remember where I discovers this. You can search online. I’m sure its there, somewhere. Good luck.
Usually the front bushing is tightened when the car is at ride height. You can put the floor jack under the ball joint and take the weight off the stands under the car.
Was wondering what it was, turning a bit harder than needed at 80+mph had it shaking, had me worried but getting it fixed asap, thanks for the video
You should really feel it in the steering wheel, especially if you are hitting bumps at speed. If the road is smooth and straight you probably wouldn't notice anything wrong. If it is an out of balance wheel it will shake more as you speed up, regardless of road conditions, and a warped rotor will shake when braking. Those are probably the big three common sources of shake. If it is turning really hard when going slow it may be a power steering pump or just a Subaru. I find that Subarus really have stiff steering compared to a lot of newer steer by wire cars
Wish mine did that at 80+ it’s getting worse mine starts shaking at 47+. Getting it fixed this week tho!
Same issue w my crosstrek. Vibrates when turning to the left doing close to 80 on the hwy. Hopefully the ball joint is still solid so I don't have to pop out
@misterfakeid Damn, definitely get that done asap brother
@@tryxjay8289 yea. I'll order the parts now since it's finally getting warmer outside
Doing this now...bolts are frozen in the bushing sleeve...fun....🤣...not at all...and the bolts thru ball joint were snapped off...had to drill them out...more fun...
Hahaha, welcome to the fun world of Subaru suspension work.
@@CoolStuffGuysLike better not tell him about the Jesus bolts in the rear suspension...
Did you happen to have any issues with the pinch bolts going in all the way but not tightening?
Where can I find those bolts at it, ended up breaking on me
Your best bet is probably a subaru dealer (unfortunately). I have been able to find obscure subaru bolts on ebay also.
I have a Question does 2010 legacy 2.5 Shocks absorber fits on 2010 Outback? Since they are both the same platform & interior?
Thanks
Yes, they do fit. But you're going to have to swap out some of the arms in order to get your alignment right (Lca, uca, etc)
I think Subaru oxidizes all their suspension nuts and bolts before assembly. Worst cars to do suspension work on
Lol, I think you are on to something.
Yeah. Subaru throws them in a salt fog bath for a year before putting things together. 😂. But. In all seriousness, most Subarus live where there is salt.
Alman ve Amerikan endüstrilerini küçük düşüren ve ezen o güçlü araba olan Japon Subaru ile alay ettiğinizi görüyorum.Japon arabası kötüyse, onu neden Amerika'ya ithal edesiniz?
Good job…. Thanks.