bushing shot.

[AveoJoe]

right lower bushing is shot I need to replace lower control arm. My question is will I need to do an alingment after install and any how to pic would be great.


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[petrified.rabbit]

well, technically yes. BUT if the ball joint is in the original position, and you replace the control arm without removing the spring from the strut, and you put it all back together it should be in the proper place. That is unless it has ever been aligned to compensate for the bushing wear in the first place.

[Shibbs]

I've got less than 25,000 miles on my car. Control arms replaced at 11k, and they need to be replaced again. The clunking is driving me nuts.

[petrified.rabbit]

prothane...

[NYChevoo]

Well I guess that word sums it up!

[AveoJoe]

I just changed both lower control arms left the old ball jounts in place the car runs much better no more steering "O" WHEEL shakeing. And no Alignment needed.

[petrified.rabbit]

let me ask, why leave the ball joints in place? the attachment to the control arm is the alignment point.

and you dont really know if the alignment is good until the tires wear funny.

[AveoJoe]

from 50-70 on I75 no shakes or it does not pull ether to right or left.


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