Control arm bushings 2005

[Ozymandias]

Yes you need to, because they push the bolt inboard to outside in the factory, all of them.

I turned them all around to head on the outside, that keeps the threads clean from road debris and is easier to access.

Just cut it off, use a new one. Most of the time easier then drop the exhaust.

 

[Blakers]

To conclude my original question, it turned out there was nothing wrong with my control arms or bushings. The big culprit in my steering issue was the track bar bushings, which I replaced with polyurethane aftermarkets. I also replaced the swaybar links with SuspensionMaxx from Summit. And installing a new Bilstein stabilizer today. Off to get it aligned to the Thurian specs next week.

 

[Ozymandias]

Get a print-out at the end to proof they really did it.

 

[Blakers]

Get a print-out at the end to proof they really did it.

Good idea! Thanks. I didn't know they did that. Does it tell you the results, or is it just a receipt?

 

[Topzide]

should tell you the specs it was set to. Before and after specs.

 

[Ozymandias]

Like I said, these bushings wear out very rarely.

 

[Blakers]

should tell you the specs it was set to. Before and after specs.

Here’s my before and after specs. Looks like all they really changed was the toe-in. Seems to drive good.

 

[Ozymandias]

Looks good now. Enjoy.