View Full Version : where to find rear lower control arm bushings?
dpariso
11-10-2022, 09:34 AM
Does anyone know where I can find the rear lower control arm bushings? FFR sells the complete arm with bushings for $250 each. Yikes!
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David
FFR Mark 3.1
If you can get the measurements, you'll likely find replacement bushings here:
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/energy-suspension-universal-polyurethane-bushings.asp
Jeff Kleiner
11-10-2022, 09:53 AM
As Dave said Energy Suspension. And as an FYI, that failure is from over greasing.
Jeff
drewr
11-10-2022, 01:13 PM
Yikes. How do you know how much grease to put in?
JohnK
11-10-2022, 01:23 PM
FFR also sells a spherical bearing that you can use instead of the poly bushings:
https://www.factoryfiveparts.com/16332-spherical-bearing-inserts-for-front-lower-and-2015-irs-control-arms/
egchewy79
11-10-2022, 03:43 PM
Yikes. How do you know how much grease to put in?
+1?
i thought you added grease until it started coming out around the bushing.
Indy Shu
11-10-2022, 04:09 PM
Those bushings don't 'breathe' well at all, no where for them to ooze out.
It's an easy swap to these and seems to free the handling up a bit. https://breezeautomotive.com/shop/rod-end-rear-lower-control-arm-kit/
dpariso
11-15-2022, 01:21 AM
I decided to replace both arms with this. Winter project :-)
However, it's unclear how much to lube the zerks if there is no place for grease to escape.
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johnnybgoode
11-15-2022, 07:09 AM
Just my opinion but you would be much better off with the Breeze LCA's below with the spherical rod ends. Scott
RoadRacer
11-15-2022, 08:46 AM
Just my opinion but you would be much better off with the Breeze LCA's below with the spherical rod ends. Scott
+1 I bought mine from Gordon Levy but same thing - and the spacers they provide allow you to straighten up the lca. And you’ll get better performance.. and allows you to lengthen. Altogether better!