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Old 06-04-2009, 11:17 AM
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I have Hotchkis LCAs on the car for 40,000 miles. Anything I should be looking out for like grease leaking from bushings?
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Old 06-04-2009, 11:32 AM
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The bushings aren't sealed, and if you just grease them a lot, you will get some coming out. The bushings can wear and deform, and as much as I'd love to sell you new arms--I highly doubt there is anything wrong with your current set.
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Thanks Sam and thanks for your insights re the Detroit Locker when we talked over the phone.



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