rear bushings Civc 1999

1999 HONDA CIVIC
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZIPPY45
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I just took my car in and they are saying my rear bushings on the rear trailing arms are broken. I have a 1999 Honda Civic LX. They have never been replaced. Is this normal?
Dec 6, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Bushings are a wearable item and do need replacement with time and milage. did they show you ?is there a noise? bump? bounce?
Dec 6, 2010 at 8:46 AM
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ZIPPY45
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The car tends to veer to the left. I thought it needed an alignment, but while they were checking that they found the bushings were broken and very worn. I did not see them, because I left the car there.

It wouldn't surprise me if they do need replacing. I have had the car for 11 years and never replaced any bushings.

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't being taken for a ride.

Thanks
Dec 6, 2010 at 8:49 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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That would cause steering problems seems shop is doing right
Dec 6, 2010 at 8:53 AM
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ZIPPY45
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I feel good about it, but I also wanted the reassurance of anyone on her that had knowledge about bushings. Thanks so much for your help.

Dec 6, 2010 at 8:56 AM
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