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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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so I have rough country lower control arms from their 4.5 lift and i have heard numerous times that the bushings go bad relatively fast. has anyone had experience from this and is it true? if it is, is there a new bushing set that is better that would replace the stock rubber ones? the control arms are not installed yet but i want to replace them now so i dont have to do it later.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Some bushings that are better from my experiences are from BDS, just make sure you throw some white lithium grease on them before you install.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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ok just making sure that they were able to be replaced. any idea of how to get them out?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Melt or cut the lip of one side and press it out
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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I think Energy Suspension makes some... I'd definitely go poly if you're swapping them out. They'll be a b*tch to swap..
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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Last time I replaced control arm bushings the parts store let me use their press, way easier.
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