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Old 04-26-2019, 05:30 PM
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Control arm bushing test

It's been a really rough winter and a worse spring season on my car and I've got a new clunk. I am strongly suspecting control arm bushings even though I replaced the LCA's exactly one year ago. I inspected them today with a pry bar and there is vertical movement but I don't know how much is normal, if any. They don't appear completely blown out like the originals were but there is movement when I use a pry bar. These are Autozone ones that are currently on the car so probably not the greatest to begin with. Any input on judging the situation would be great. Thanks.
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Old 04-26-2019, 06:35 PM
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Rear lca bushings are known to be the weak leak, I’ve posted many times about them, the Moog problem solvers are the ticket!
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Old 04-26-2019, 07:08 PM
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Thanks Oldblue... these?
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And do you have any input on my question regarding assessing whether or not mine are shot?
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Those will work, but you need the plated ones in any salt conditions, road or sea air.

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Car in park all 4 down, energetically attempt to roll a front tire; if the wheel moves but the body does not that LCA is bad. Frequently described as "car keeps moving after a stop".
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