Are there signs or symptoms I should look for? How does you car ride? If you had your car since 60K you probably will not notice the difference, as the deterioration of the suspension system is a slow process. Drive another E from a friend, a mechanic or MB meet and compare the difference. Can you tell us about repairs and maintenance on your car? Any major problems? Kind of oil service?
Things to be aware of? Thanks in advance. Dust boots shot on Bilsteins replaced earlier. No maint needed 2 longevity-perhaps several reasons a religious oil changes b reasonable oil eg. Just for the record: At k, the rear control arm bushing on the right side was shot.
The other 3 were actually ok for whatever reason, but I replaced them all at once. Balljoints seem due for replacement around k in my region. Perhaps the roadsalt is a factor.
The control arm itself should not wear out- no moving parts. Best of luck Hope I can make it to k too! How much are you going to have to pay someone else to climb underneath your car to do it? Well, the truth is that it really all depends on a variety of factors, including everything from the make and model of your car to the mechanic that you choose to hire.
These factors could drive the cost of a control arm bushings replacement up or down. There is a small chance, though, that a mechanic may uncover other issues with your car while replacing bad control arm bushings.
Since your control arm bushings work in conjunction with many other components in your suspension system, a mechanic might find damage that has been done to them, too. You should at least mentally prepare yourself for this possibility. It makes the control arm bushings replacement cost well worth it. You may want to look into selling your car instead of dumping more money into it to fix things like bad control arm bushings.
Jan 28, 1, Dubai, UAE. I replaced the complete set on all 8 control arms and shocks in my TR in and wonder if it may be time to do them again. No huge mileage in the last decade 10, km , but I have a steering shimmy that I cannot cure despite replacing or checking just about everything except the bushings.
Jul 28, 6, Nov 1, 2, Canada. Bushings made of rubber would be designed to last about as long as rubber hoses, generally the lifespan expected would be about 15 years, which for most would be the life of the car.
The environment they are in will affect the lifespan. Rubber eventually degrades from ozone in the air, and heat does not help so bushings near engine heat will degrade more quickly. Some bushings are subject to a lot of load forces and will wear out from use, not time. Control arm and trailing arm bushings on some cars can wear out in about 50,kms, especially some of the very heavy performance cars driven hard like eg.
But unless the bushing has dry rotted, or is crumbling, or mechanically worn out it is not a safety or technical problem to have old bushings. The rubber will have hardened over time, so not as good as new and you may have a stiffer ride, less suspension compliance. But some people spend dollars to get stiffer urethane bushings, to get the same effect as a hardened old rubber bushing! I suspect many old Ferrari's, garage kept and not exposed to harsh conditions, still have many of their original bushings in place.
Probably rides a bit stiffer, maybe a bit less noise isolation, but not likely something that in a Ferrari would be as noticed as in a luxury car. So the answer to the question is the bushings last until they wear out. I can't imagine your 10 year old bushings with only 10,kms on them are worn out. Maybe a bit harder from the engine heat in the rear suspension. But would not be the cause of a steering shimmy. Steering shimmy sounds like a wheel bearing, tie rod, ball joint or as the other poster noted the internal plastic bushing in the rack.
Sometimes the bearings, tie rods and ball joints show no signs of wear, ie. The problem only surfaces under the high loads when actually driving the car. Nuvolari likes this. Found that a few years ago - new bronze bushing inserted. Then, when I found some play in the inner tie rod, a new rack was installed. No difference. Alignment done and checked , new tires installed, all 4 wheels checked for roundness.
Car does not 'clunk' over bumps. Wheel bearings? TTR F1 Rookie. Yes, many others feel that one might or should be able to get away with longer replacement intervals, but I've always wondered why would any exotic? Hi , What if it just produces a squeeking sound specially after a long drive.
There is no clunk over potholes and humps? The car is driven once a week and its been on for years? Should the bushings be replaced? These need regular every two years or so lubrication for optimal function as the lubricant is lost over time. Some aftermarket bushings are made of steel, and these are only good for a completely flat racetrack as they provide no control over vibration.
I would like to get it cheaper! That will depend on your mechanical ability. You will likely need a press to get the old bushings out. Ford Dealership did an airbag replacement recall for me and during their standard inspection they said my lower control arm and bushing is in beginning stages of needing replacement.
My car was never in an accident. I drive in Michigan. Wondering why my control arm and bushing would already be worn down. I would at least get a second opinion on that. I have a Nissan Maxima. I got my front lower control arms replaced in June This included sway bar link and bushing.
I also got front struts and mounts on the left and right. My car is pulling to the right when accelerating and I feel vibration in the wheel when at 60mph.
I took it to the dealer and was told I need to replace my front control arms on both sides. The original work was done by another auto shop. That does seem strange. I wonder if the eccentric bolts came loose when they did an alignment after replacing your front lower control arms. I would get a second opinion from an independent shop, perhaps a different one than who originally changed out the control arms.
I have a Ford Taurus limited. The car is in mint condition and still runs like a dream. However, it has miles on it. Inspect both and replace if necessary.
Sounds like there may be a bushing or two that has rotted out over so many miles.
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