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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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Default Front lower control arm bushing help!

Hey guys/girls,

My front lower control arm bushing (the rear one, compliance bushing I believe) is slightly worn down passenger side. I want to change it so it doesn't get any worse. Is there any place locally I could get one? Honda doesn't sell them seperate, it looks like USA is the only option. Just want to double check before I place the order.

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Just wondering how you verified this
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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^on a hoist with a pry bar (?)
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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personally I havnt seen any OEM or OEM equivalent bushings for sale. The only kind i've seen are upgraded poly urethane bushings, but I don't think you could only do one bushing, you would have to do all of them.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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You're gonna have to pop off the control arm to swap the bushing. Might as well get some aftermarket bushings and replace them all in one shot while its off the car. Or find another arm, and just swap it in. You can get new ones online for around $220.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Honda sells them separate you need a press and the press kit to get them in and out though.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 9MMSWORD
Honda sells them separate you need a press and the press kit to get them in and out though.

You're honestly the first person I've heard say this, do you have a source you can confirm this with ?
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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^x2

Mugen makes a pair for $100 or powerflex for $185. I know I have to press then in/out, it's just that I would rather pick them up locally vs going across the border but I guess across the border it is lol
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by cottoncandyek
^x2

Mugen makes a pair for $100 or powerflex for $185. I know I have to press then in/out, it's just that I would rather pick them up locally vs going across the border but I guess across the border it is lol
If you can find a store near Princeton NJ, Im there this weeekend...you could pick them up from me and pay me back.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Reapur
Originally Posted by 9MMSWORD' timestamp='1340253163' post='21799238
Honda sells them separate you need a press and the press kit to get them in and out though.

You're honestly the first person I've heard say this, do you have a source you can confirm this with ?

i am a honda technician... i walked into my parts department and checked.
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