What do worn suspension bushings feel like?
09-08-2010, 06:26 PM
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What do worn suspension bushings feel like?
I have a small vibration (that I've had ever since I bought the car really) that comes and goes. Sometimes it's dependent on speed, sometimes it's not, other times it's not there. Not sure if I just need to replace the front tires already (Michelin Pilot Sports with about 5/32's left), or if it's a transmission mount, or suspension bushings, or what....
If it was consistent I'd have a better idea, but it's not consistent.
If it was consistent I'd have a better idea, but it's not consistent.
09-08-2010, 06:34 PM
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sort of a hard clunk when you go in and out of a shopping plaza driveway.
easier way to tell is to just take the wheels off and see if you can twist the control arms by hand and inspect for oil around the bushings.
easier way to tell is to just take the wheels off and see if you can twist the control arms by hand and inspect for oil around the bushings.
09-08-2010, 07:51 PM
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How many miles are you at? Sometimes you can also feel it acting strange at speed. I just had my motor mounts and both thrust arms replaced and I'm at 37k miles for my hopefully last warranty visit.
