Anyone know anything about Lower arm bushings???

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05-03-2001, 10:43 AM

NYCe MaXiMa

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I went to get my new tires and rims installed and balanced and get an alignment as well, they told me i need new lower arm bushings on my car, it HAS been handling exteremly bad, a lot of understeer and irresponsive steering in general. I was quoted for 300$ to do both sides, (150 each)
Is this a fair price?

How much do these things cost?
Are they easy to replace? I understand it involves pulling the old broken bushing out which is hard, is there any tools i can rent out or use to ease the job?

Any info is very appreciated, thanks.

05-03-2001, 10:50 AM

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You have to set the bushing on fire for about 20 minutes an then smash it out, press the new one it. $300 is a little steep. Ask them how much each bushing costs. Should be about $10/each.

05-03-2001, 03:34 PM

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Kaleb..

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You have to set the bushing on fire for about 20 minutes an then smash it out, press the new one it. $300 is a little steep. Ask them how much each bushing costs. Should be about $10/each.

Do I need to remove the whole arm from the car to set fire to it or can I just heat the place it is held in? Also what do I use, a torch or something? Is it safe to do that down there?

thanks,