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Symptoms of Bad or Failing Stabilizer Bar Links
Common signs of faulty stabilizer bar links include clunking or rattling noises from the tire area, poor handling, and a loose steering wheel.
Symptoms of Bad or Failing Trailing Arm Bushings
Common signs include a clunking noise when you accelerate or brake, excessive and uneven wear on tires, and loose steering when turning corners.
How to Replace a Steering Rack Bushing
You'll know when steering rack bushings are faulty when steering feels loose or bumpy, or if you hear a noise like something is falling off the car.
How Long Do Trailing Arm Bushings Last?
The The trailing arm bushings join the axle and pivot point on the body of the vehicle. They are part of a trailing arm suspension in your vehicle. The front trailing arm consists of bushings. A bolt runs through these...

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Thumping sounds while driving over sharp bumps
The only part you did not mention and the most likely cause of the problem is the inside lower control bushings which could possibly be bad. I would also check the steering gear mount bushings for excessive wear. Both of...
noise after oil change
Hello. If this occurs right after the oil change it is because the vehicle was put up in the air to service it. When this occurs the bushings and shocks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-shock-absorbers) over extend, which ends up putting them in the...
Control arm bushing replacement
The service that you are referring to, namely control arm assembly replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) includes the bushings. That control arm has two bushings in it, already pre-installed in the control arm. So, the price is "complete". If you want this service...
whats the typical cost to replace a rear passenger bushing 2005 galant 4cyl.
There is more than one bushing at the wheel position you are inquiring about. The upper control arm has bushings as well as the lower control arm and the trailing arm assembly. In addition, the sway bar has bushings. The...
How much would you charge to replace the control arm bushings in the front and rear? 1999 Mazda Miata
Sent to CS front lower control arm bushings replacement front upper control arm bushins replacement rear lower control arm bushings replacement rear upper control arm bushings replacement
How do I know if I need upper or lower control arm bushings for the front? 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
Hi - worn, damaged or "soft" control arm bushings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/bad-control-arm-bushings-how-to-recognize) will usually make themselves known as "loose" steering, requires more frequent or constant "corrections" from the steering wheel, abnormal tire wear, or the inability to get the front suspension aligned...
How many bushings are required for each control arm?
Hello - control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-control-arm-assembly) usually have 2 bushings, but sometimes only 1 - depends on the suspension design. If you could provide the year, make and model of the vehicle, and whether it is for the front or rear...
My 2013 BMW 528 seems to make a slight squeaky sound when i'm driving slow not fast.
Hi there. The noise that you are hearing is the control arm bushing are hard and need replaced. If you need further assistance with your control arm bushings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/banging-noises-when-driving-over-the-bumps-inspection), then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic,...
Steering wheel has a lot of "play" or movement.
Hi there. The first thing you would need to do is perform a dry park steering test. Have someone get in the car and set the parking brake. Then have them start the engine and turn the steering wheel left...
Can bad ball joints cause the wheels to have a lot of play from side to side?
You may be feeling the steering moving back and forth since you have both tires off the ground. Try to only have one tire off the ground at a time and see if you still feel the movement. If you...
Noise when turning
Among the possibilities are the strut bearings, strut mounts, the strut itself, the outer cv axle joints, and/or any suspension component, such as a tie rod end (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement), ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), sway bar mount, or suspension bushing that is loose...
How many control arm bushings are needed on 2008 XJ8 front suspension?
You will have two inner bushings for each control arm and one outer ball joint for each arm. You have upper and lower control arms.
What should I replace before getting front end aligned? 2006 Toyota Corolla 140k miles.
Hi there. Before having an alignment performed on your car, check the ball joints, control arm bushings, and the tie rod ends. These items will cause the tires to wander around wearing out the tread fast. If your tires have...
When I drive over 35 mph and go through pot holes or bumps on the ground, my truck makes this crazy clunking noise like the wheels gonna come off.
Check all of the suspension, the suspension bushings, the ball joints on the front of the vehicle. A loose suspension control arm, worn or damaged control arm bushing, or a loose or worn ball joint on the upper or lower...
Shock mount bushing replacement
Generally, if a bushing is captured within a spring assembly, then yes the spring has to be compressed, the top nut removed and the part replaced. However, I would need to know the exact model to let you know if...
How do you avoid the upper and lower A arm bushings from melting on a 1970 GS 455?
Hi there - yes, this is a very large engine, in a moderately-sized place, with lots of heat transfer issues! As you suggest, heat shields, or wrapping the exhaust manifold (headers?) with "heat wrap" to keep the heat inside the...
I have a clinking noises from the rear when I am driving over a bump. The noise is most relevant in hot weather.
Hi there. The noise sounds like the control arm bushings are worn and making the suspension walk around. Jack up the vehicle and check the suspension on the rear for any looseness and if there is any broken or damaged...
Is there another car i can use bushings off of? Can't find my cars bushing for lower control arms 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante
Hi there - on this specific model, the bushing is pre-installed in the control arm by suppliers. For aluminum control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-control-arm-assembly) such as this one, it is generally not a good idea to field-repair the control arm. The act...
Front creaking noise appears when driving. The noise is on the right side.
Hi there. The issue that you are having is the lower control arm bushings are worn out and dried up. I recommend replacing the lower control arm bushings on both sides on the front of the vehicle. The rubber becomes...
I have really bad shaking in my tires when I drive between 20 and 70 mph
Several things could be causing the shake you're experiencing: tires out of balance, defective/worn tires, worn struts, worn control arm bushings, worn tie rods, wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) starting to fail, the list goes on. Start by having a local service...

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