Sewell caster arm bushing failed, thinking about getting the FIGS
06-08-13, 05:47 PM
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Sewell caster arm bushing failed, thinking about getting the FIGS
So I installed the Sewell caster arm bushings and it lasted me two days. I am currently looking at the FIGS bushings. So I was wondering if any of you guys had experience with these bushings from FIGS.
Polyurethane Bushings
Or Caster Arm Spherical Bearings
Polyurethane Bushings
Or Caster Arm Spherical Bearings
06-08-13, 06:41 PM
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Started to have some loud clunking sounds. So I took the castor arm and examine the bushings on both sides. One of the bushings, the top part where it touches the car, was shot. Like the bushing had some pieces that were shredded. I have done these types of installs before, but never had one failed on me like this. Even though it was a PITA.
06-08-13, 09:08 PM
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Started to have some loud clunking sounds. So I took the castor arm and examine the bushings on both sides. One of the bushings, the top part where it touches the car, was shot. Like the bushing had some pieces that were shredded. I have done these types of installs before, but never had one failed on me like this. Even though it was a PITA.
06-08-13, 09:12 PM
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Yea exactly. I also thought that it was a defective part. But it's too late now, the bushings are gone. I sent figs a message requesting some more info on the two parts. Hopefully I will be able to get my car back up and running.
06-09-13, 06:11 PM
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I contacted figs and mike told me that those spherical will have noise, vibration, and harshness. The typical lifespan is between 50-60k. So that is making me leaning more towards the figs polyurethane. Do you have the spherical bearings on your car?
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06-09-13, 06:52 PM
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Sorry to hear that happen to you... I have an 03 and installed new OEM caster arms from Sewell and they feel great. Made my front end feel firmer.
Had them on for over 2months btw.
Had them on for over 2months btw.
06-09-13, 07:31 PM
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06-09-13, 08:01 PM
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Yea on my 1st day, my car felt great. But after day two, I started to hear a violent clunking sound even when I am in parked. This sucks and I hope that this does not happen to anybody else. And I did my research too before purchasing the bushings from Sewell. But like I said in the beginning of my post, I am going to go for the FIGS. Still debating on the spherical bearings. I might just bite the bullet and make the purchase. In the meantime, I am going to be riding my motorcycle
I'd be very interested to see how they look when you remove them. Unless you can show a catastrophic failure (which would be obvious), then something else might be the culprit of your clunking.
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06-09-13, 08:59 PM
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Yea on my 1st day, my car felt great. But after day two, I started to hear a violent clunking sound even when I am in parked. This sucks and I hope that this does not happen to anybody else. And I did my research too before purchasing the bushings from Sewell. But like I said in the beginning of my post, I am going to go for the FIGS. Still debating on the spherical bearings. I might just bite the bullet and make the purchase. In the meantime, I am going to be riding my motorcycle
I can understand, if this happened to me, I would get the figs one too. GL on the next set and hope it will be issue free for u...
Did u just buy the bushing or the complete arm with it?
06-19-13, 06:22 PM
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Hey kamikaze04,
sorry to hear what happened with your bushings.. I actually had a thread up debating between the same things pretty much (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...k-bushing.html)
Then I just ended up making an order for the Daizen, but the real question is wether to go with poly or spherical.. I would have gone with figs poly but they dont have them for SC430 yet and I needed them asap. To be honest Metal ones might not be the best idea as that would only suit a car for track, hard suspension and racing parts. I actually messaged Figs also and Mike replied saying that the sphericals need periodical spraying also. Any how, im not sure if you have changed any other bushings on the front end, but you cannot get metal ones for the rest of the control arms so I suggest you stick with poly for all as these cars are heavy and need atleast some cushion. (not sure if your trying to have comfort or sport feel) ... Nothing lasts forever but ya I would go with the poly's ! just my thoughts! have you changed anything else regarding suspension?
anyhow,
Goodluck
sorry to hear what happened with your bushings.. I actually had a thread up debating between the same things pretty much (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...k-bushing.html)
Then I just ended up making an order for the Daizen, but the real question is wether to go with poly or spherical.. I would have gone with figs poly but they dont have them for SC430 yet and I needed them asap. To be honest Metal ones might not be the best idea as that would only suit a car for track, hard suspension and racing parts. I actually messaged Figs also and Mike replied saying that the sphericals need periodical spraying also. Any how, im not sure if you have changed any other bushings on the front end, but you cannot get metal ones for the rest of the control arms so I suggest you stick with poly for all as these cars are heavy and need atleast some cushion. (not sure if your trying to have comfort or sport feel) ... Nothing lasts forever but ya I would go with the poly's ! just my thoughts! have you changed anything else regarding suspension?
anyhow,
Goodluck