SPC Control Arm Bushings

I have read through numerous posts about these bushings, but haven't came across my situation. I was having an issue with the nut coming loose so I called SPC and they informed me I needed to upgrade my bushings, of course. I put the new ones in and before tightening them I had about 1/8" of play side to side (seemed like it needed a washer on the inside.) I tightened it up and the play is gone however it pushed the entire bushing in so there is now about 1/32" gap between the bushing and the control arm sleeve. I talked to SPC and they said this is fine; but I am having a hard time believing that. There is now so much pressure on the outside washers I think they are going to wear down the bushings. Is this normal?

 

Have you asked SPC this question?

 

Sorry to derail this but did you add those grease zerk or did they change the arms after I got mine?

 

Yeah , whats up with the zerks

 

I bought them used. I believe the previous owner added the zerks.

 

Bump.

 

"I talked to SPC and they said this is fine; but I am having a hard time believing that."

 

Thanks, I glossed over that.

 

They said that they want the arms to suck in a little when bolting it together, but this seems excessive. With the number of bushing designs that they have went through so far, I am not completely confident in this setup.

 

Agreed. They're pretty well used on this forum so hopefully some other owners chime in with their new bushings and see if this is a common issue, or maybe yours is problematic.

 

I noticed the same thing when i just installed my brand new SPC arms. I dont think it will be an issue as i greased up the faces of the bushing that touch the washer really good.