What to do about squeaky control arm bushings?
During routine maintenance inspections, it’s a good idea to inspect the control arm bushings for excessive signs of wear such as cracking, flaking or advanced deterioration, which can also bring undesirable noises. Climb under the vehicle with the silicone spray lubricant. Insert the spray straw into the lubricant’s nozzle by hand.
What kind of bushings are used at Summit Racing?
Improve the handling of your vehicle with new control arm bushings! At Summit Racing, we carry dozens of great lower control arm bushings and upper control arm bushings from your favorite brands, including Energy Suspension, Moog, Steeda, Skyjacker, Allstar Performance, Tuff Country, BMR, Hotchkis, and many more!
Is there a way to replace lower control arm bushing?
This lower control arm bushing replacement procedure can be used on many FWD Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Cadillac vehicles. This will also work on many other FWD vehicles. This method is the one we use in our shop every day. We show you the tools needed and an exact step by step process.
Why are my control arms squeaking when I drive over bumps?
The point of contact between the control arms and the chassis has a set of round rubber bushings that reduce vibration transference and prevent metal-on-metal contact between the arms and chassis. If the bushings incur water intrusion or other contamination, they can begin squeaking when you drive over bumps.
During routine maintenance inspections, it’s a good idea to inspect the control arm bushings for excessive signs of wear such as cracking, flaking or advanced deterioration, which can also bring undesirable noises. Climb under the vehicle with the silicone spray lubricant. Insert the spray straw into the lubricant’s nozzle by hand.
Is it easy to replace upper control arm bushing?
This video will show you how to easily replace Upper Control Arm bushings (press the old ones out and press the new ones in with common tools). This job is fast and easy and can be done with basic hand tools and a ball joint or bushing press which you can rent for free at your local parts store.
Improve the handling of your vehicle with new control arm bushings! At Summit Racing, we carry dozens of great lower control arm bushings and upper control arm bushings from your favorite brands, including Energy Suspension, Moog, Steeda, Skyjacker, Allstar Performance, Tuff Country, BMR, Hotchkis, and many more!
The point of contact between the control arms and the chassis has a set of round rubber bushings that reduce vibration transference and prevent metal-on-metal contact between the arms and chassis. If the bushings incur water intrusion or other contamination, they can begin squeaking when you drive over bumps.
How to tell if your lower control arm bushing is bad?
Check the bushings visually for visible damage such as tears or hollowing of the rubber. Make sure the ball joints are inspected as the bushing replacement is done, as some of the symptoms can also indicate a failing ball joint. This can be disastrous as the front wheel can completely detach if the ball joint breaks while driving.
How to fix squeaking suspension with a can of spray?
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