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Old 04-25-2009, 01:36 PM
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Default Front Suspension Bushing Replacement Q's

My lower control arm bushings need replaced and one of my inner tie rods is bent, can I do this in my driveway? Or is it really hard without a lift? Also, I wanted to try to get 1LE bushings, but if I did that, would I have to replace the uppers too ? My balljoints are squeaking a lot on turns too.

1le are pretty hard to find, what other brands should I look for?

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yes on the moog. it isnt hard at all in your driveway, provided that you properly support the car with jackstands.
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thanks guys.
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Any idea on the Moog part numbers for the front upper and lower control arm bushings?

Do they make a replace for both the standard and the 1LE bushings?
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K6689 and K6490 are the numbers, same for regular and 1le.
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for the inner tie rod make sure you rent the tool from oreilly or vautozone. i used a ball joint press to change my control arm bushings, it was $30 from harbor freight.



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