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Upper control arms can be moved side by side. Normal??

Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Default Upper control arms can be moved side by side. Normal??

So I noticed that I can move the upper control arms side to side @ the bushing with a screw driver with little force. Is that normal??
The lower control arms are nice and stiff.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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You're bushings are most likely shot.

It's rubber, you'll obviously be able to move it some with a screwdriver... It just depends on how easy it is.

Usually, they could stand to be replaced.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
You're bushings are most likely shot.

It's rubber, you'll obviously be able to move it some with a screwdriver... It just depends on how easy it is.

Usually, they could stand to be replaced.
Do you think that's what may be causing the DW @ around 60 mph??
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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That's a very good possibility.

I replaced all the LCA bushings a couple months ago in my DD XJ. It makes a HUGE difference. It got rid of a lot of funny shimmys and shakes.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
That's a very good possibility.

I replaced all the LCA bushings a couple months ago in my DD XJ. It makes a HUGE difference. It got rid of a lot of funny shimmys and shakes.
That reminds me. I did replace the LCA bushings 'cause they were worn and the DW went away. The UCA bushings were good so I left 'em alone. Now that DW is back and noticed that the UCA move side to side. So like you said, it's a good possibility. Gonna replace the UCA bushings thru the week.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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I assume you've checked all the normal causes of DW?
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
I assume you've checked all the normal causes of DW?
I believe. Here's what I've done so far. Most of the parts were worn anyways.

1) Steering box with brace
2) Steering linkages
3) U-joints
4) hub/bearing assemblies
5) Steering stablizer

That's all that I can think of for now.
If you think of anything else, I'll tell you if I did or didn't replace/fix whatever.
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