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WTB: control arm bushing

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I am in need of the front control arm bushing on the driver's side. I went to the junk yard yesterday and found that it was quite difficult to get it out of the control arm. It would be nice to have a relatively new one, but any bushing that is in good condition will do. If anything else, I will need to get an entire loaded control arm if I can (a) find one with good bushings/ball joint and (b) get it cheap enough.

Thanks for any replies!

Andrew
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Best bet is to look at Rock auto, but then you will need to have them pressed in.

Have a look on Ebay, usually the pair of complete control arms can be had for <$100
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The bushing is pressed in? there is one on ebay for $28...are you talking about the bushing?
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ya the bushing.

But if you can the control arm with both bushing already installed is better.... no?
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you're right...that would be better. That makes sense though, because when I went to the junk yard on friday, it was a real bitch to get the bushing out...so I guess I'll have to get an entire control arm...hopefully I can find one with a good ball joint in it. Otherwise if anyone has a loaded control arm, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks, ribbie
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pssst karma button, green check mark.
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Keeloh
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I was pretty sure all of that was covered already, but thanks.
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I bought control arms from eBay for $35 each. Total shipping was about $18. They were listed for 626.
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yessir those are the ones I am taking about!!!
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Well, I just went to the junk yard yesterday and got one. I never even saw the ones you are talking about on ebay. It's okay though, I talked the guy down to $25. Good shape, too. Thanks!
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KING6
FYI, control arm bushings are like $10 each.

A vice, punch, a propane torch and a hammer will get them out. Putting them back in, squeeze them with the vice.
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