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#1
12-15-2005, 07:51 PM
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front control arm bushings
Are control arm bushings a common replacement item? One bushing has the rubber separated from the metal housing and the other is going. The dealer wanted 3.5 hours to change the two bushings (round pucks at the front of the control arm). Another mechanic said he can get them out in minutes with an air hammer without removing the control arm from the vehicle. Can they easily be changed or need to be done with special tools at the dealer?
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#2
12-16-2005, 06:32 AM
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Re: front control arm bushings
I think the second mechanic is on the right track. Once you get the arm off it doesn't take long to get the bushings out. I really don't believe it takes any special tools to change them out.
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#4
01-09-2006, 11:13 PM
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My control arm bushings were the same way. Also had a bad right side ball joint. I just replaced both lower control arms which included both bushings and ball joint. Got them at the dealer....each control arm about $78 Ea. Installed in several hours, no special tools and didn't even require an alignment. ...Good Luck.....
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#5
01-10-2006, 07:32 AM
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Re: front control arm bushings
does bad ball joints cause the loud popping sound in the front end?
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2000 Grand Prix GT w/ gold package. K&N CAI intake, U bend delete, ZZP PCM, Ractive oval exhaust tips, ZZP 3" downpipe 2004 Chevy Trailblazer EXT Keep on Keeping on...
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#6
01-10-2006, 11:00 PM
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It did certainly cause a popping sound, yes. Going up curbs, small pot holes...it was just annoying. Got to the point when passengers would ask what the knocking sound was.....I took several pictures of the bad joint if you care to see them. They are easy to check....jack it up, support the vehicle, slowly apply upward pressure to the lower control arm at the joint...if its loose, you'll see it. Mine was rusty and dry as a bone....good luck...
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#7
01-11-2006, 11:53 AM
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Re: front control arm bushings
post some pics
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2000 Grand Prix GT w/ gold package. K&N CAI intake, U bend delete, ZZP PCM, Ractive oval exhaust tips, ZZP 3" downpipe 2004 Chevy Trailblazer EXT Keep on Keeping on...
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#8
01-11-2006, 11:56 PM
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Well I just had the passenger side one replaced while my 98tsp was in for fuel line repair.
The part was 19.99 Cdn 147.00 labor My fuel line repair the part was 336.00 and 497.00 labor !! and 40.00 for some brass bushings (2) At GM dearlership
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