how do u know if u need new control arms??
#4
move the control arm back and forth near the bushings, and if there is even a little play, then u prob need new ones. the bushings are probably shot too considering your car is 10 years old
#6
Originally Posted by MorpheusZero
Dude... sentence structure.
lift the front end off the ground. shake the wheel (dont go too crazy) laterally and vertically. check the see where movement (if any), is coming from. get underneath it, check the bushings visually. then slide a pry bar over each bushing and apply force on the bushing to check for movement.
#7
I was wondering about my car control arm as well. every time it hits something, it's just like solid noise like nothing dampen the darn thing. even with the dampening adjustment, still make the same noise. just wondering what else possible?. current set up S-Tech + illumina. front tires 235 45 18 and rear tires 245 45 18.
#13
Originally Posted by mikey chalupa
WOuld bad control arms or the bushing cause vibration in the steering wheel? I also get vibration in the gas pedal under acceleration and without accel. I was thinking it was my bushings.
#14
Originally Posted by maxpeed96plat.
Could be you tires or a bent rim? vibrations during braking can indicate a stuck piston or warped rotor, etc. Most likely worn suspension components (bushings,endlink,etc) or wheel bearing.
#15
Mikey, getting the bushings done is a good idea they're a pita to remove u basically have to press them out or some guys burn them, anyways good luck maybe next time try changing your axles ur self, 1st time maybe hard but the next time you have to replace them it'll be easy and save some money for gas or whatever. Procedure in stickies/search or use FSM.
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