Lower Control Arm Bushings

[Tyguy2596]

What does everyone suggest for lower control arm bushings? I wanted to get oem or AC Delco, But they are no longer an item.

2004 Silverado 1500 Ext 4x4

 

[stutaeng]

Really? I think that's what I used on my 99 when I replaced them 2 years ago. Mine is a 2wd, so probably not the same part.

What are your options? Are 1500 4x4 LCA the forged variety like on the 8 lug? Maybe just get the LCA with bushings and ball joints already installed? IDK

 

[Tyguy2596]

Really? I think that's what I used on my 99 when I replaced them 2 years ago. Mine is a 2wd, so probably not the same part.

What are your options? Are 1500 4x4 LCA the forged variety like on the 8 lug? Maybe just get the LCA with bushings and ball joints already installed? IDK

Rock Auto has Mevotech, Dorman, Or Moog. Yes, they are forged with torsion bars and a single shock. I was trying to avoid the full lower control arm as it is much more expensive than the bushings and a ball joint.

 

[ORVietVet]

I wouldn't be afraid to use either Moog or Delphi LCA bushings. You can get the AC Delco lower 4x4 arms and yes they are more expensive but you also get new ball joints. Plus, think of the labor time you save. Are you really set up to get those old bushings out and in?

 

[Tyguy2596]

I wouldn't be afraid to use either Moog or Delphi LCA bushings. You can get the AC Delco lower 4x4 arms and yes they are more expensive but you also get new ball joints. Plus, think of the labor time you save. Are you really set up to get those old bushings out and in?

Is it not easy to do with a ball joint press? I was going to need to borrow one from the parts store anyway.

 

[stutaeng]

It can be a PIA to replace them, yes. I used that ball joint c-clamp press, in combination with a shop press on my 06 Suburban. Still had to use heat and some cussing. SMH

 

[99Sierra2500]

Is it not easy to do with a ball joint press? I was going to need to borrow one from the parts store anyway.

Either that or a machine shop can knock them out quick with a regular press. The $500 a piece for loaded control arms is usually not something a I see people spring for.

 

[ORVietVet]

Either that or a machine shop can knock them out quick with a regular press. The $500 a piece for loaded control arms is usually not something a I see people spring for.

I see LCA assemblies, ACD, that are $217 each, 45D3174 & 45D3175 plus shipping. Would still be less than a total of $500. You get a new arm, ball joint and LCA bushings and just R&R labor instead of R&R and fighting the bushings.

 

[99Sierra2500]

I see LCA assemblies, ACD, that are $217 each, 45D3174 & 45D3175 plus shipping. Would still be less than a total of $500. You get a new arm, ball joint and LCA bushings and just R&R labor instead of R&R and fighting the bushings.

OEM are $500 apiece for my rig, $200 per isn't bad. I also in the old days had built a tool, long threaded rod to pull them into the arm with an impact.

 

[Tyguy2596]

Thanks for all the help! I may just go and buy the control arms then. I'll have to see what size press we have at work. But that might help too much with the installation.