I have found a few manufactures like Moog, Spicer, & Napa as well as a few part store brands.
What is the general consensus on the best aftermarket upper a-arm bushing for our cars?
In advance I appreciate your guidance!
Mick
Mick,
I've had good luck using both Moog and AC Delco. It is the installation that is critical. They have to be installed with a gentle hand, not a large hammer for any measure of longevity.
Greg
There is a contol arm bushing tool set made expressly for this job, cost about 175 and will do a lot of different brands also.
Quote from: Dave Shepherd on December 18, 2008, 01:57:15 PM
There is a contol arm bushing tool set made expressly for this job, cost about 175 and will do a lot of different brands also.
I hope I got the correct one E-Bay last night. ( Item # 200251417702 - Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Set )
Greg do you have a recommended source?
I greatly appreciate the help!
Mick,
On the 4 cars I've replaced front bushings on I took the upper and lower control arms and the new bushings to a local machine shop I use and they did the work.
Sorry, there are some specialty tools I don't have.
Greg
The Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Set worked like a charm! Didn't have to pop the ball joints to replace the upper a-arm bushings, took me about 6 hours to replace everything but I took my time and was in no rush for the project so I bet it could be done even quicker.
I went with Rock Auto for some new Moog Bushings.
It is like a new car the front end tracks perfectly and no more questionable noises! ;D
I appreciate everyones help!