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Dec 2, 2009 | 12:15 AM

jonxxxedge1

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time for new cabs

well my control arm bushings are shot. where is the best place to buy new ones? i was told to avoid stock ones again

Dec 2, 2009 | 12:16 AM

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if the arms are right, buy the ott ones. you will never look back

Dec 2, 2009 | 12:19 AM

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im pretty sure those wont work for me. im a 2.2

Dec 2, 2009 | 09:26 AM

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Dec 2, 2009 | 10:33 AM

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see if tom at CED can hook you up with new cabs or arms.

Dec 2, 2009 | 01:01 PM

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afaik there is not upgraded FE1 bushings. If you truly want a an upgrade get some FE3/5 arms and OTTP CABs.

Dec 2, 2009 | 02:36 PM

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i dont want to dish out 500 bucks

has anyone tried these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=120481771275

i dont want to dish out 500 bucks

has anyone tried these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=120481771275

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Dec 2, 2009 | 03:12 PM

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I dont think those replace it, dont they just "insert" to your current ones to make them stiff? If they are similar to my moms malibu you cant replace the cab's you have to replace the entire control arm.

Dec 2, 2009 | 08:31 PM

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wouldent you use a air hammer to get the old ones out and the metal ring, then press these in?

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Dec 2, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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FE1 bushings are replaceable, they are like $15 each or something, they just pres in and out.

I would avoid polyurethane control arm bushings, bad things happen to them, just search this site.

Dec 3, 2009 | 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Maven

FE1 bushings are replaceable, they are like $15 each or something, they just pres in and out.

I would avoid polyurethane control arm bushings, bad things happen to them, just search this site.

wise man, one of the 3 original