my control arm bushings are shot and decided to do a front end overhaul. so far i got the lower and upper control arms, center link, and outer tie rod ends. is there anything else i should add to the list?? thanks
Mine is floating like a boat when braking and I was thinking about the same thing.
Can you post the part numbers, prices or link of the parts you are getting ?
Thanks.
32211096059 center link
32211091723 tie rod
32211091724 tie rod
31121141961 control arm
31121092609 control arm
31121141962 control arm
31121092610 control arm
not sure which p/n is left or right, because it doesnt show on the invoice. hope that helps!!
95k miles. You think it's due for the bearings ?
I didn't feel any play in the wheels. I'm used to retighten then a little if there's a play in the wheel. I know I can do it one time very lightly before replacing the bearings.
The only addition to the list of items from OP (m feezy) that are shown in the link above would be the stabilizer bar links and the
idler arm. I don't know anything about the manufacturer for the eBay listing. My preference (opinion), would be to use only parts
by Lemforder. Their quality and longevity is well established. This isn't something you want to be doing again due to premature
failure from (potentially) lesser quality parts. However, all of the items shown in the eBay link is a good list of the typical, heavy
wear parts. I would also recommend you add the stabilizer bar grommets, along with new clamps. The front clamps don't break
like the ones on the rear, but they do tend to deform to some degree.
In the event you have room in your budget, I would suggest installing the Dinan "Mono-Balls" for your traction strut arm. They are
pricey, to be sure, but it will literally transform your steering response. In addition, you will never again experience any brake
judder caused by sloppy bushings. This was one of the best "mods" I did on my beast.
I just finished a week ago, complete front and rear suspension rebuild (shocks, arms, etc). Definitely noticeable difference! However, I think I still need to swap out the front bearings! When breaking, or running, some play (as well as a grinding feel). They will probably hold for another couple of miles, but since everything else is new, might as well put them on as well. After summer, new tires to complete the transition. Good to go for another 100k+ of enjoyment!
I'm very tempted to do the same, but people around the forum do not recommend aftermarket parts. Still trying to convince myself that this is a good option.
If you do get them, please write back a review on how the experience was.
It doesn't look like a bad option. You can call me cheap but I've seen lots of oem factory parts fail
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