What Lower Control Arms Are You Using?

[knightsfs4]

I'm looking to get a new set of LCAs. Current set bushings are worn and looking to get something to alleviate all my issues I currently have with them.

What do you recommend?

 

[thegame7]

I put Whiteline LCA bushings in my OEM control arms, nice and tight again.

 

[knightsfs4]

Did you get these?

W53312 Whiteline Control arm - lower inner bushing
– Whiteline USA

 

[thegame7]

Did you get these?

W53312 Whiteline Control arm - lower inner bushing
– Whiteline USA

Yep those are them

 

[Zero0575]

Superpro bushings for me. Whiteline and Superpro are similar quality in my experience. I have a bunch of whiteline stuff on my track car. Can't go wrong with either.

 

[thegame7]

Superpro bushings for me. Whiteline and Superpro are similar quality in my experience. I have a bunch of whiteline stuff on my track car. Can't go wrong with either.

Does Superpro sell the offset bushings they put in their LCAs?

 

[Zero0575]

Does Superpro sell the offset bushings they put in their LCAs?

I believe so, yes. But I didn't get the offset ones.

 

[Bluesky 07]

I'm looking to get a new set of LCAs. Current set bushings are worn and looking to get something to alleviate all my issues I currently have with them.

What do you recommend?

I bought LCAs from 1A Auto a year or so ago. Solid parts that look identical to OEM (though I know they're likely not equivalent). No issues at all. On another note, check out their YT channel for a pretty extensive set of 4th Gen installation videos covering various parts.

 

[knightsfs4]

Superpro bushings for me. Whiteline and Superpro are similar quality in my experience. I have a bunch of whiteline stuff on my track car. Can't go wrong with either.

These Superpro? Front Control Arm Lower-Inner Front & Rear Bushing Kit

 

[Zero0575]

These Superpro? Front Control Arm Lower-Inner Front & Rear Bushing Kit

Yep, those are the ones!

 

[Rocket3004]

Are the whiteline/superpro bushings OEM-ish or are they a bit more stiff and therefore potentially more harsh/noisy/nvh driving? I'm getting old so comfort is king!

For yall that replaced them - how bad was it getting the cam bolts/sleeves off? Seems like one should assume they will be seized completely...?

 

[ktom3001]

These Superpro? Front Control Arm Lower-Inner Front & Rear Bushing Kit

For ~$300 more you get complete superpro arms with all the hardware and a new LBJ. Plus you don't have to mess with the bushing removal.

 

[miller507]

Energy Suspension bushings going about 8 years and ac delco lbj

 

[knightsfs4]

For ~$300 more you get complete superpro arms with all the hardware and a new LBJ. Plus you don't have to mess with the bushing removal.

Are these better than OEM though? For $600 you can get a brand new set of OEM LCAs.

 

[4skrunner]

Rebuild with energy suspension or white line bushings and new ball joints. And then repaint the arms. You’ll save some money and it’ll be a nice upgrade


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[thegame7]

Are these better than OEM though? For $600 you can get a brand new set of OEM LCAs.

OEM will still have the issue of bushings wearing out eventually. Poly bushings take much longer to wear out and tighten up the front end considerably.

 

[Bolderboulder]

Should I replace my control arms or just bushings?

I don't do off-roading (I'm in a pathetically flat area!) but I'm wondering if I should replace the control arms on my '05 SR5. It has 178k miles and I do not believe they have been replaced; arms or bushings.
The steering feels good; quick and accurately responsive. But with that mileage, should they be replaced now?
How difficult is that job?
Thanks!

 

[CrimsonCountry]

I don't do off-roading (I'm in a pathetically flat area!) but I'm wondering if I should replace the control arms on my '05 SR5. It has 178k miles and I do not believe they have been replaced; arms or bushings.

The steering feels good; quick and accurately responsive. But with that mileage, should they be replaced now?

How difficult is that job?

Thanks!

It's a fairly easy job if you're a DIY'er with tools (and who isnt nowadays). Even with my bolts/sleeves being seized, it only took about 3 hours, not long. As with any job, the first side will take longer. The real trick is having those Diablo carbide blades on hand as they make quick work of the stuck hardware. Everything else was cake assuming you dont have any other seized bolts.

I even had time to adjust my toe (quick tape measure and eyeball method) since I put my arms all the way forward to clear the body mount.