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Old 08-28-24, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mattstermh
sorry for the noob question but how many control arm bushings do i need to order? 4 total? 2 for the right and 2 for the left?
and is it only the lower control arm? mine is awd btw
just 2 in total one for each side, I got the figs version. Was very pleased with the quality. I think it cost a lil more but I got the ones already installed in the bracket, to me it was worth it not to have to worry about pressing them in and worrying about damaging them and wasting extra time. Also they look pretty good too lol.
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Originally Posted by Jflex15
just 2 in total one for each side, I got the figs version. Was very pleased with the quality. I think it cost a lil more but I got the ones already installed in the bracket, to me it was worth it not to have to worry about pressing them in and worrying about damaging them and wasting extra time. Also they look pretty good too lol.
oh cool can you send the links to them? did you have to lubricate anything to avoid squeaking sounds when driving?
Old 08-28-24, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jflex15
just 2 in total one for each side, I got the figs version. Was very pleased with the quality. I think it cost a lil more but I got the ones already installed in the bracket, to me it was worth it not to have to worry about pressing them in and worrying about damaging them and wasting extra time. Also they look pretty good too lol.
Figs bushings still allow for thrust movement, get RR Racing bushings, they are designed to cut down the thrust movement. There are videos on the RR Racing website that demonstrate how the bushings work.
Old 08-28-24, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NYIS300awdFS
Figs bushings still allow for thrust movement, get RR Racing bushings, they are designed to cut down the thrust movement. There are videos on the RR Racing website that demonstrate how the bushings work.
Am I crazy or is it no longer shown on their website? I only see upper control arms
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Old 08-28-24, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NYIS300awdFS
Figs bushings still allow for thrust movement, get RR Racing bushings, they are designed to cut down the thrust movement. There are videos on the RR Racing website that demonstrate how the bushings work.
could you elaborate on this please? The Figs bushings have comprable duro meter ratings.
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Originally Posted by BillCannon
could you elaborate on this please? The Figs bushings have comprable duro meter ratings.


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Originally Posted by NYIS300awdFS
Do you have the link to the products I have to purchase?
Old 08-29-24, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mattstermh
Do you have the link to the products I have to purchase?



Go to the Rr Racing website, search in the suspension parts for your car model and year. It’s all rather easy to find. Product code is the part number you can use to Google search straight to the parts you need.
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Originally Posted by NYIS300awdFS



Go to the Rr Racing website, search in the suspension parts for your car model and year. It’s all rather easy to find. Product code is the part number you can use to Google search straight to the parts you need.
Thanks - mine is 2019
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Originally Posted by Mattstermh
Thanks - mine is 2019

Click on the line for IS300/350 2018+
and go to the lower control arm bushings. The black compound is what they recommend for awd application. That bushing part number applies to many years and models, same exact part.



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So that is what I need to eliminate this dreaded inner tire wear issue? Just those USRS things?
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Originally Posted by Mattstermh
So that is what I need to eliminate this dreaded inner tire wear issue? Just those USRS things?
Correct, that with proper alignment and tire inflation.
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Originally Posted by Mattstermh
oh cool can you send the links to them? did you have to lubricate anything to avoid squeaking sounds when driving?
I’m not sure why it won’t let me copy /paste but just go to the figs website (shop figs) and look them up by the year model. They offer a few variants of the upgraded bushing. I think mine was the $360 version.
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the premature tire wear on my IS500 has been ridiculous especially with how I barely push the car...


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