Been lurking around here for a few years and soaking up a ton of info.
so down to it. Tax season has been very nice to the wife and I, so going to place an order for Icon stage 1 and new UCA.

Wile i have everything apart i would like to replace any other bushings. Where are yall getting these bushings and are the stabilizer, control arm the only ones I need to be concerned with?

I got my stabilizer bar bushings at jegs.com.

You probably don't need to replace the LCA bushings unless you have high mileage. You won't notice much of a performance/handling improvement unless your existing bushings are shot. From what I've heard, its kind of a PITA to replace them and would involve a lot more work beyond just the Icon Stage 1/UCA install.

I got mine from Energy Suspension based on some other threads that I found on this site. I've not installed them yet so I don't have any first-hand reviews.

Sway bar bushing seem to be the ones that wear out fastest, I use Toyota for them. If you go that route remember there are two different size sways depending on your model.

LCA bushings are a huge pain. I ended up having a shop do it and he even complained. It feels a lot stiffer to me but my bushings were really shot at 120k.

Ok thanks for the info. I'll plan on leaving the lca alone unless I need to replace. I have an uncle that owns a garage so if need be he will be a help for that.

You have to remember, all of our bushings from factory are rubber. Rubber does a breakdown in time, like a tire when they say to change them after 5 years even if they are not worn out.

As far as the UCA bushings, they may seem fine like I thought mine where, no movement of sort, but, I had a high speed braking and would have a slight shake like a warped rotor, for 3 yrs. Changed my bushings and it went away.( started at the 70k. point)

Changing the bushings to others may seem like a pain, but, to me seemed pretty easy compared to other jobs. I am also pretty mechanically inclined due to my age and worked on a lot of old school rides.

Hmm, add that to the list of bushings I need to look at. I have the same issues, changed the brake rotors and the shimmy didn't go away.

Yes, very good to know. I am having to install new cam bolts on the lower CArms along with bushings, I might as well do the uppers while I'm at it. Thanks!

i had a highway vibe around 65-70 that ive easily thought was an out of balance tire. I had it balanced a few times and it still happened. But as soon as i swapped bushings, it went away.

I think the OP is talking about LCA bushings (since he is installing new UCA's). But either way, I agree, if you have high mileage, it might be a good idea to replace them because the rubber does get soft.

FWIW, I think UCA bushings are much easier to replace than LCA bushings. I wouldn't call it an overly difficult job, just somewhat time consuming and a real PITA, especially if you cam bolts are seized up. If you elect to do bushings only (and not swap in a whole new LCA w/ bushing), then you have to cut the old bushing out which can be tricky without damaging the metal sleeve/shell.

I replaced my LCA's with new units around 175k because bushings and ball joints were shot. I also replaced the cam/camber bolts, since the original ones were quite rusty and I had to heat them up and cut them out.

Yah I have 166k on an 06 sport. I may look at the lca when I take it apart and Make a decision then.

Also am I looking at the sway bar bushings correctly? Front 29mm. Rear 17mm.

Not sure on the size on the sway bars, I on/off the front for my driving conditions. I should research as mine should be changed also. I do suggest going with POLYURATHANE
replacements if you plan on keeping your ride for a long time, material won't break down as fast as rubber and easier to replace than rubber.

The UCA'S bushings replacement should be similar as the lower ones, there are a few write ups on them.

Edit... To bad you wasn't close in Caly, I have the upper bushings and sleeves from my kit sitting in the box not being used. Would give them to you.

wow ive developed this issue just recently with the high speed braking shake. i was really dreading having to tear into the front end to find it. you probably just saved my hours of frustration.