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Old 11-03-2019, 11:27 AM
Ranger_Lui Ranger_Lui is offline
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Default Replace control arms?

For a while now my truck hasn’t been feeling as sturdy as it used to while driving, especially at higher speeds. First it was the ball joints, they were all torn apart so I replaced them, then my hub bearings went out so I replaced those too. but then I kept noticing the truck vibrates/bounces a lot more than it used to, it always does swaying that’s pretty noticeable. I’ve done about 4 alignments and 3 balances since doing the suspension work and it still feels different while driving. I’ve had 3 car shops do suspension checks to see if THEY feel anything but they say there’s nothing odd that they noticed. It’s almost as if it only acts up while driving.
Another thing is that it shakes when braking, and almost feels as if though it “rolls” up and down when braking. (I dont know how to explain that one)
I replaced the inner and outer tie rods as well and they feel nice and solid, but I’m wondering if maybe it’s the lower control arm bushings, I’m posting some pictures with this post and let me know what you think.Adjustments.JPG


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Old 11-03-2019, 03:00 PM
ford4thot ford4thot is offline
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Default Re: Replace control arms?

I'm pretty sure you could probably just replace the bushings in the control arm and not have to buy a whole new control arm. And yes from the looks of it they need to be replaced.
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