Control Arm Bushings?

CMcD 5.0Lx93 · August 7th, 2007, 12:14 AM

Hey guys, I noticed a clunk coming from the rear of the car once I got on the gas. Figured it was time for new u-joints but the clunk is still there. After taking a closer look I think it's the control arm bushings. I figure changing the stock control arms out for an after market set would be easier then changing out just the bushings. What kind of cost am I looking at, and are the gains worth the extra money for the whole set up rather than just the bushings and some extra work?

neverfastenough1 · August 7th, 2007, 06:57 AM

Daily driver or track car? Is launch more important than comfort? Price range is going to be anywhere from around 200 to 400 for a set. Price for bushing replacement is about 20 bucks. Welcome to the site.

crowbar73 · August 7th, 2007, 06:58 AM

Blue oval industries has a couple sets
check: http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=614
and they have some others also.

I think you are right also, if I was going to all the trouble to take the control arms out, I would put new ones on too.

Good Luck

95opal · August 7th, 2007, 07:36 AM

Dont forget to change the axle bushings for the upper arm. As far as control arms I love my Steeda aluminums but I have also heard good things about the Maximum motorsport ones also.

CMcD 5.0Lx93 · August 8th, 2007, 12:27 AM

All good tips thanks guys. The car isn't a daily driver or a track car, just a summer cruiser. Just got this one a couple months ago, but once a couple more mods go in and some subframe connectors she'll probably see the track a couple times a year.

8t6gt · August 8th, 2007, 12:37 AM

I would say if you got the money just go with the aftermarket arms save you a little bit of time too

August 7th, 2007, 12:14 AM	#1
CMcD 5.0Lx93 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5	Control Arm Bushings? Hey guys, I noticed a clunk coming from the rear of the car once I got on the gas. Figured it was time for new u-joints but the clunk is still there. After taking a closer look I think it's the control arm bushings. I figure changing the stock control arms out for an after market set would be easier then changing out just the bushings. What kind of cost am I looking at, and are the gains worth the extra money for the whole set up rather than just the bushings and some extra work?

August 7th, 2007, 06:57 AM	#2
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 1,263	Daily driver or track car? Is launch more important than comfort? Price range is going to be anywhere from around 200 to 400 for a set. Price for bushing replacement is about 20 bucks. Welcome to the site. __________________ 2007 Explorer Sport Trac, 292 HP, Stock 2002 Mustang GT

August 7th, 2007, 06:58 AM	#3
crowbar73 Regular 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 107	Blue oval industries has a couple sets check: http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=614 and they have some others also. I think you are right also, if I was going to all the trouble to take the control arms out, I would put new ones on too. Good Luck __________________ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-10915/

August 7th, 2007, 07:36 AM	#4
95opal Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 877	Dont forget to change the axle bushings for the upper arm. As far as control arms I love my Steeda aluminums but I have also heard good things about the Maximum motorsport ones also. __________________

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August 8th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#5
CMcD 5.0Lx93 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5	All good tips thanks guys. The car isn't a daily driver or a track car, just a summer cruiser. Just got this one a couple months ago, but once a couple more mods go in and some subframe connectors she'll probably see the track a couple times a year.

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