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kody070
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Jul 23, 2008, 7:48 AM
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control arm bushings
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how hard is it to change the control arm bushing on both sides. i have a 97 ranger 2WD. there is only lower bushings and i can feel them move around alot. do you have to take the whole front end apart to change them?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 23, 2008, 9:31 AM
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I think you may only find the whole control arm with bushings and the ball joint. If like ones I'm thinking of with barbs in center hole you need to remember to tighten those when vehicle is at normal ride height.......
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kody070
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Jul 23, 2008, 3:01 PM
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i figured out i have to change the raidus control arm bushings. are they very difficult to replace? it has a twin I-beam front suspension.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 23, 2008, 5:30 PM
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97 Ranger control arm bushing replacement?
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http://www.autozone.com/...eId=0900c1528018f188
Try that for instructions and parts available as I just did and didn't show twin I beam for this or I'm going nuts which is more likely
There are "Radius Arm", control arms and bushings but I'm not honing in on (or finding a diagram) just what is needed for this - sorry. Sometimes bushings are available and you must decide based on condition of the arm if it's a good candidate for just a bushing or the arm will be needed.
The bushings I'm thinking of are pressed in. It can be done and on assorted vehicles "control" arms I've done them. As I recall they aren't too expensive and one time the arm wasn't good enough to replace just bushings as replacement wouldn't hold in place snugly when pressed - a no go on that if so.
Try that link or somewhere else. I'll try Googling another way to see what you are looking at to do here as now I'm lost.....
Anyhow - these pressed in bushings are not very DIY friendly. A whole part could be depending on your tools and skills.
Help guys!
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way2old
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Jul 24, 2008, 8:04 AM
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Re: 97 Ranger control arm bushing replacement?
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If it is the radius arm bushings, here you go.
Raise and support front of vehicle. Support axle.
Disconnect lower end of shock absorber from shock lower bracket and remove front spring.
Remove the nut from rear of arm.
It is easier to replace the bushing if the arm is off the truck, so remove the front mounting bolts. If the rear mounr had bolts in it, remove the radius arm mount and replace the bushings there. You may need a jack to help manuver the arm.
Remove the arm and remove inside bushings.
Fig. 9 Radius Arm Replacement. 4x2 Models 
Fig. 10 Radius Arm Replacement. 4x4 Models 
- Loosen axle pivot bolt. Remove spring lower seat from radius arm. Remove nut and bolt from radius arm to axle and front bracket.
- Remove nut, rear washer and insulator from rear side of radius arm rear bracket and remove radius arm. Remove inner insulator and retainer from radius arm stud.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
(This post was edited by way2old on Jul 24, 2008, 8:16 AM)
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