When's the last time you checked your control arm bushings?

If you haven't checked your control arm bushings recently, you may want to give them a look. Over the weekend, I helped my friend Moochie rebuild one of his TeraFlex upper control arm bushing as it had blown out its lock ring...


Unfortunately, I've seen this happen enough times that I now carry a rebuild kit that I got from TeraFlex in my tool bag. With the help of a couple of wrenches and a pair of snap ring pliers, it can be rebuilt...




And of course, this is what it should have looked like before we pulled the arm off his Jeep...


If you're planning any long trips this summer and if you have a set of aftermarket control arms like the kind TeraFlex makes, do yourself a favor and give them a look before you head out. :yup:

Thanks big guy!!!

you are most welcome :yup:

lock rings

i could be wrong but from pictures it seems like lock ring was positioned wrong side up. one side has rounded edge other straight, straight edge should be facing outside.

Thats cool. What other pieces can be rebuilt?????:thinking:

kaz2be said:

i could be wrong but from pictures it seems like lock ring was positioned wrong side up. one side has rounded edge other straight, straight edge should be facing outside.

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I think it's just the pic and yes, just like any stamped out piece of steel, there is a rounded side and sharp side and depending on which way it gets installed, it can make a difference in how well it holds up.

Dirty Dog said:

Thats cool. What other pieces can be rebuilt?????:thinking:

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well, if you get the whole rebuild kit, it'll come with new bushings, joint and lock rings. on the other end, you can replace the bonded rubber bushing as well but, that's a lot harder to do. there is no kit for this or, so far as i know.

I'm pretty sure I've seen them but they require a press to get outand back in ....I look for a link and post it ....

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16301_4410.htm


These are the same style I believe it's just matching up the sizes.....they have them from many manufacturers