Control Arm Bushing Swap Preparations

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Nov 7, 2013 | 05:56 PM

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**Update** I ended up getting 2/3 bushings in on the front lowers. I just had to get them at the right angle, use lots of lube, and take out the ES metal sleeve. I'm about to go out and work on the compliance bushings now, but I feel like those aren't gonna be as easy.

Nov 7, 2013 | 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by boyguan

Looking good doesn't mean much I think

Rubber gets hard through time and may look good but not function well

I tried prying on the rubber to check and it's as hard as a rock

It's very tough rubber. I don't think it was ever soft. My primary reason for replacing the bushings was to replace torn or damaged bushings. Only the compliance bushings were torn.