Re: Lower Control Arm Bushings

[Nathan Belo <belo@eskimo.com>]

On Mon, 24 May 1999, Alexander L. van-Gerbig wrote:

> I have been told by my main mechanic to replace my lower control arm
> bushings since they are very worn, but after reviewing my service sheets
> for references of other stuff done I noticed that they had replaced them
> less than a year ago for $193.00 labor + $50.00 parts.  Is it possible
> that the bushings wore out that quickly?  Or is something amiss with this
> service place too...  I hope not, these guys are real nice and are very
> knowledgable.
> 
I've had my '88 90Q since 7/94 107K miles.  I've replaced the stock a-arm
bushings 3x.  The last time I used the polyurethane ones from TAP. They're
easier to install than the factory ones (3-piece), the steering is more
responsive, but they CREEAAK!  They've lasted so far and I go to a couple
track events a year.  Now if only I could get the tires to last.  I would
probably try the Delrin ones from 2Bennett Bros. next time--no creak and
it's supposed to be beter than the poly-ones.

'88 90Q Eibach springs, etc.
Nathan Belo
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