Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Should be fine then. Probably worth saturating them with some PB Blaster or other penetrant a couple of times in the week or so prior to trying to remove them.

 

OEM complete arms is 100% the way to go! Pressing bushings can be a real PIA. Sometimes it goes smoothly. Sometimes it doesn't. Labor cost/install time is less by replacing the whole arm, so factor that into the cost of the part.

 

I tore into it with a more experience friend than who pointed it out… he was like there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with you control arm or bushing. lol. Turns out the knocking was my drive shaft center mount being warn out giving it a little play. Swapped out the tie rod ends and the mount, changed my oil and filter. Knocking appears to be gone. Getting new tires and an alignment. Headed to VT for a road trip!