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Old 12-18-2014, 04:37 PM
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Re: rear control arms

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Originally Posted by shorod View Post
I've used Energy Suspension bushings before. Yeah, the poly bushings are a bit stiffer, but I'm not sure I'd classify it as "lots of noise", and they may be about your only affordable option.

You might want to check around on Jaguar enthusiast sites and maybe even Thunderbird enthusiast sites since the same platform was used for one Jag model (S-type?) and the newer Thunderbird. Maybe someone with one of those cars figured out a solution for the same issue.

-Rod
Hmmm, ok. So now i'm hearing/reading that the LS rear control arms provide a service when the car is turning, they allow the car to slightly "crab" when turning (like around quick winding streets) at posted + speeds, as well as an assist of the weight distribution of the whole suspension. There are no replacement bushings that will allow that crabbing to continue. Replacing them with aftermarket bushings will change the performance of the rear suspension. Ever heard that story?
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