Can the rear upper and lower control arm bushings be replaced or do I have to buy all four control arms? Lots of squeaking,rattling,clunking.
Aug 22, 2019 at 4:54 AM
Rear upper and lower control arms/bushings
1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
JOHN MARFIAK
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,
Yes, you can but the labor is more intense as you need a press to remove the install.
It would make better sense to replace the arms. It is easier and cheaper.
Roy
Yes, you can but the labor is more intense as you need a press to remove the install.
It would make better sense to replace the arms. It is easier and cheaper.
Roy
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Aug 22, 2019 at 6:38 AM
Thanks Roy. The problem is I can't find the rear lower or upper control arms. Do you have any idea where I could find them? I've tried several places: Amazon, eBay, NAPA, Classic Industries, CarID, and others. Also, the bushings I can find are for the "Knuckle" only.
Aug 22, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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Rock auto lists the rear lateral arm. Check there site and call them as well. Even though they do not list it, they may have access to securing it for you.
The other alternative is the dealer.
Roy
The other alternative is the dealer.
Roy
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Aug 22, 2019 at 7:45 AM
Roy,
It's not the lateral arm. It's the top control arm that's "U" shaped and the lower control arm that's "A" shaped. Discontinued at the dealership. Thanks anyway.
It's not the lateral arm. It's the top control arm that's "U" shaped and the lower control arm that's "A" shaped. Discontinued at the dealership. Thanks anyway.
Aug 22, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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You are welcome.
Roy
Roy
Aug 22, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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