01RedCLS

I'd like to refresh my '01 CL-S OEM suspension in the front (most of it, anyways). It's all stock and will stay that way, so I am looking only for replacement parts.

I've been told the control arms (with ball joints) need to be replaced every 100k on the 2nd Gen CLs. My car just rolled 110k, so I think it's time.

This is what I'm thinking:

* Tokico Blues all around
* Sway Bar endlinks (all 4)
* Front Upper control arms with ball joints
* Front, Lower ball joints

Not sure - optional?:
* Outer and inner tie rod ends
* Front, Lower control arms

Do the lower control arms need to be replaced?? Or is it the fronts with ball joints that exhibit the common problems?

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

The lower ball joints are pressed into the knuckle, unless you want to replace the lower control arm bushings, theres no need to replace the lower control arm.

I would suggest replacing the radius rod bushings and the sway bar bushings.

Tie rods wear out and introduce play into the steering wheel. I replaced my outers at 103k and I want to replace the inners (already have them).

01RedCLS

Well, considering I want to do this once, is it worth replacing the LCA bushings?? And is it a tough task??

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Shouldnt be difficult.

Youre already planning on replacing the lower ball joint and the sway bar end link, so thats two of the three connections on the lower control arm. The last is the bolt holding it to the subframe.