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'87 S10 2wd lower control arm bushings
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waltmcbride@yahoo.com
Sep 21, 2008, 11:59 PM
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'87 S10 2wd lower control arm bushings
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I just finished replacing totality shot upper control arm bushings. Is there any way to see or test if lower control arm bushings need to be replaced? Wheel off ground does not move when shaken like it did before upper replacement. Vehicle has 290K miles on it.
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DanD
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Sep 22, 2008, 3:22 AM
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Re: '87 S10 2wd lower control arm bushings
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Lower control arm bushings are a little tougher to check because they will always have some tension (load) from the spring applied.
The best way I’ve found is with the wheels and control arms hanging free in the air (vehicle lifted by the frame);try with a pry bar to move the control arm.
If there is any movement, other then the stretch of the rubber bushing; replace it.
Also look very close to where the through bolt(s) goes through the bushing; it should look centered in the rubber; along with no cracks or splits in the rubber of the bushing.
Dan.
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