Does anyone know of an aftermarket supplier for lower control arm bushings for a 2002 Buick LaSabre with aluminum lower arms?
Mar 7, 2008 at 7:01 PM
2002 Buick Lesabre Lower Control Arm Bushings
2002 BUICK LESABRE
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Dealer item only, you need the control arm.
To make cars lighter to increase fuel efficiency, they changed the conrtol arm metal. It can't handle the pressing in and out (I assume).
To make cars lighter to increase fuel efficiency, they changed the conrtol arm metal. It can't handle the pressing in and out (I assume).
Mar 7, 2008 at 7:14 PM
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On aluminum its part of the control arm (90% sure )
but try to
check with your local dealer parts department if its available they will let you know
but try to
check with your local dealer parts department if its available they will let you know
Mar 7, 2008 at 7:15 PM
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Yeah it is, ran into about 3 months ago. The freaking thing was pretty expensive too...for a control arm.
Mar 7, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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