UCA LCA how do I tell if they are worn? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

05crewcab · 03-28-2011, 10:55 PM

Planning on replacing my ball joints, tie rod ends, etc., but am not sure if I need to replace my control arm bushings? how do i tell if they are worn to the point of replacement?

SBTork · 03-29-2011, 03:40 AM

do the bushings look dry rotted or cracked?

05crewcab · 03-29-2011, 11:03 PM

do they look dry rotted? maybe, not sure, there is a LOT of grease and crap covering them

Is that the only indication? I guess I am looking for something I can test for play, or what the symptoms are when driving down the road.

broey · 03-29-2011, 11:05 PM

IMO. If you are already getting that involved into the tear down, you might as well replace them while you are at it. Just do it all at once and save the time and hassle of doing it later.

shaneo2112RUSH · 03-30-2011, 02:51 AM

my 2 cents!! i would look for play in any direction. up, down , side to side, or in and out or look for any torn boots or bushings. if there is any? Replace it!!

05crewcab · 03-30-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

my 2 cents!! i would look for play in any direction. up, down , side to side, or in and out or look for any torn boots or bushings. if there is any? Replace it!!

I've got up and down and in and out for sure... I will probably just replace it all. where is the best place to get the parts? I looked at Rockauto.com for Moog stuff and all in I am looking at about $400...sheesh.

Can anyone recommend anything other than Moog? or should I just bite the bullet?

coloradosean2009 · 03-30-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 05crewcab

I've got up and down and in and out for sure... I will probably just replace it all. where is the best place to get the parts? I looked at Rockauto.com for Moog stuff and all in I am looking at about $400...sheesh.

Can anyone recommend anything other than Moog? or should I just bite the bullet?

I am in the middle of the same project. I have been buying all moog based upon the comments from this board. The quality of the parts that have arrived is great. I suppose you could buy crap made in china, but why take the chance.

Amazon has great deals on moog too. Also advanceauto.com, if you keep an eye out for thier deals. I am into the parts for about 550 with shipping and tax.

buy nice or buy twice.

05crewcab · 03-30-2011, 04:38 PM

Im not in favor of buying chinese, but this truck also only gets driven maybe 1500 miles a year, so it doesnt justify buying the best parts if they will wear out due to age before use. if it was my daily driver then yes, i would buy top of the line.

there isn't anything in the marketplace that is comparable (or slightly less)quality to Moog??

03-28-2011, 10:55 PM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	UCA LCA how do I tell if they are worn? Planning on replacing my ball joints, tie rod ends, etc., but am not sure if I need to replace my control arm bushings? how do i tell if they are worn to the point of replacement? __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

03-29-2011, 03:40 AM	#2
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: UCA LCA how do I tell if they are worn? do the bushings look dry rotted or cracked? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-29-2011, 11:03 PM	#3
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: UCA LCA how do I tell if they are worn? do they look dry rotted? maybe, not sure, there is a LOT of grease and crap covering them Is that the only indication? I guess I am looking for something I can test for play, or what the symptoms are when driving down the road. __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

03-29-2011, 11:05 PM	#4
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: UCA LCA how do I tell if they are worn? IMO. If you are already getting that involved into the tear down, you might as well replace them while you are at it. Just do it all at once and save the time and hassle of doing it later. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

03-30-2011, 02:51 AM	#5
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: UCA LCA how do I tell if they are worn? my 2 cents!! i would look for play in any direction. up, down , side to side, or in and out or look for any torn boots or bushings. if there is any? Replace it!! __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??

03-30-2011, 04:38 PM	#8
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: UCA LCA how do I tell if they are worn? Im not in favor of buying chinese, but this truck also only gets driven maybe 1500 miles a year, so it doesnt justify buying the best parts if they will wear out due to age before use. if it was my daily driver then yes, i would buy top of the line. there isn't anything in the marketplace that is comparable (or slightly less)quality to Moog?? __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350



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