Suspension bushings?
#1
10th Gear
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hello, my 2007 with 118k needs front suspension rebuild. What I hope to learn is which bushings can be renewed with a proper press, and are there any that are integral to the part and cannot be replaced? I am more inclined to invest in a press as opposed to replacing a lot of complete parts. Also, where can I obtain excellent quality rubber replacement bushings? Not interested in poly. Thanks.
#2
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
GOOOD question. I am very interested to know as well. I assume you're talking about the lower rearward inboard bushing, then the lower front control arm inboard bushing as well?
My 2 lower, rearward control arms bushing were shot, got cheap replacements off of partsgeek.com, I think $60 per side. Steering is much better now.
My 2 lower, rearward control arms bushing were shot, got cheap replacements off of partsgeek.com, I think $60 per side. Steering is much better now.
The following users liked this post:
wengr (04-24-24)
#3
10th Gear
Thread Starter
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
GOOOD question. I am very interested to know as well. I assume you're talking about the lower rearward inboard bushing, then the lower front control arm inboard bushing as well?
My 2 lower, rearward control arms bushing were shot, got cheap replacements off of partsgeek.com, I think $60 per side. Steering is much better now.
My 2 lower, rearward control arms bushing were shot, got cheap replacements off of partsgeek.com, I think $60 per side. Steering is much better now.
#4
Racer
iTrader: (1)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks for the response. Yes I would like to do front lower leading and trailing, and also the upper control arm. My goal is to avoid the oem price, but not have to do it again anytime soon. I have bad inner edge tire wear and wandering steering. Did you have tire wear issues, and did you get an alignment after the work?
#5
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I replaced both sides LCA bushings recently. For OEM, you have to buy the arm and the bushing together as far as I can tell. I went with aftermarket bushings and retained the OEM LCA. They're polyurethane - Siberian Bushings was the company though I know you said you did not want polyurethane. I think I paid something like $45 - $50 a piece from Amazon. Fit is good but yes you definitely need a press.
#6
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks for the response. Yes I would like to do front lower leading and trailing, and also the upper control arm. My goal is to avoid the oem price, but not have to do it again anytime soon. I have bad inner edge tire wear and wandering steering. Did you have tire wear issues, and did you get an alignment after the work?
Just personally the upper control arms (A-arms) bushings swivel in their joints. So there's no preload in the upper control arm (at least with mine there wasn't) all I mean to say is those rubber bushing are probably OK. The lower forward, and lower, rearward arms are probably the only two rubber bushings that need to be replaced for wear/age.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Deegee
Suspension and Brakes
10
08-22-15 04:24 AM