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Old 03-19-2009, 10:45 AM
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Recently I purchased a K member for my 99' T/A. I noticed that some of the rubber bushings and what not look a little dry and brittle. While doing the K member swap, its a perfect opprotunity to put some new fresh ones in. Does anyone know where I can even begin to look to find out exactly what I need and how to get it. Any help what-so-ever would be appreciated.

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You can get replacement bushings from companies like Moog, Strano (a site sponsor) sells bushings too and you can always go to GM.

I would stay away from the poly bushing kits that are sold for the front control arms for our f-bodies. I installed poly bushings in my front upper and lower control arms and they are awful.

Really harsh ride and lots of noise when it gets cold out.
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IMO, the only place I wouldn't install poly up front is in the rear vertical bushing mount of the front lower arms; everywhere else shouldn't be a problem.
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humm, I think maybe I need a diagram of the front of my car. Its been under the covers for a while Im starting to forget where all the bushings are now...



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