ayellows2k

Hi everybody, I removed my front lower control arms and to do this I had to cut through the compliance bushing with a sawzall on one front lower arm. I removed the control arm and noticed I cut into the arm a bit.

I would like to know if this cut will affect the integrity of my control arm and if it should be replaced. I track my car so I want to be sure this will be safe. I am putting new mugen compliance bushings in.

kalibo

I can't speak about the integrity but I would think it would be fine.

I can speak to the bushing. Make sure you clean up any sharp edge around the cut that touches the bushing. I had something similar and it was a paint to get the bushings back in. I almost ruined one because it started cutting into the bushing. Luckily I caught it before it did any real damage.

tut4u2

You're absolutely fine. I did the same thing when I was replacing my bushings and I haven't had any issues on the track of my alignment after I installed my poly bushings.

THMotorsports

You're fine. Mine has tons of chisel marks in it...

Car Analogy

Agreed, that is nothing...

ayellows2k

Ok thanks guys, just wanted to make sure. It's my first time doing this.

ayellows2k

Hey guys, I also noticed that I cut into the subframe a bit. Does anybody think this will be a problem?

tut4u2

You're good to go. Spray some paint on it to prevent rust.

silverstone_f22

Wouldn't hurt to blend it out but I wouldn't be concerned about the lack of material.