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What is an acceptable amount of play in the lower control arm?

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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 09:28 AM
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I just bought these ..https://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Control...5/222792429478
Seller has great feedback, parts were shipped promptly and look good.. wildherre

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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 10:19 AM
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Good!
Old Mar 11, 2019 | 03:26 PM
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I just 2 from 1AAuto on Ebay they look good going to change them out tomorrow.
Old Mar 11, 2019 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wildherre
I just bought these ..https://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Control...5/222792429478
Seller has great feedback, parts were shipped promptly and look good.. wildherre
are they aluminum or steel I can’t tell ..
Old Mar 11, 2019 | 06:44 PM
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Aluminum - the steel ones are just stamped steel, painted black.
Old Mar 11, 2019 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen2011
I just 2 from 1AAuto on Ebay they look good going to change them out tomorrow.
Do you have a listing for those?
Old Mar 12, 2019 | 01:02 PM
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 01:38 PM
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That you. I'm looking at the possibility of replacing both arms or rebuilding both with moog problem saver bushing and ball joints
Old Mar 12, 2019 | 01:41 PM
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Bushings aren’t that expensive have them simply pressed in, unless your ball joints are also shot.
double check your upper engine mount, if you can’t see all of the 15 mm bolt thru the oval hole in the passengers front inner fender.
If not the mount is shot.
you can get rubber bushings for under $10.00 each.
I do recommend using Moog problem solvers , warranty for life! You can change them in the driveway, with hand tools!

I am pondering the idea of rebuilding the arms I have with the problem saver bushings and ball joints. Without a press how how is it to replace the bushings?
Old Mar 12, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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Go to your local big box parts store and borrow the tools. Or use a hammer & chisel.

Remember changing old fashioned wheel bearings?



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