My passenger side control arm bushing is worn out.. any suggestion on what aftermarket brand is reliable? Still riding on stock control arms. OEM part is $370 each. Should I replace both sides ?

 

Push out the bushings and press in new ones?

 

I thought about changing the bushing itself but most shops don’t want do that job even the dealer. They want replace the whole piece. Thought maybe an Acurazine had good experience with any aftermarket parts for it

 

Not sure whether you have a 4 cylinder or V6, though, APW.com is showing the OEM passenger & driver side lower control arm as discontinued for both; therefore, it appears you have no choice to go aftermarket if you want the complete assembly.


Take your choice from rockauto, the ones below are classified 'Economy' & less expensive:

 

I have a v4. I did find it online at acurapartsforless but it’s backordered. My car is at 83k miles so it’s about time.

 

Read into it what you wish, APW.com has it labeled as 'discontinued' below & 'Unavailable'.

Then when one employs their 'Parts Availability' functionality below the response is 'Backorder NO ETA'

 

Thanks looks like I’m going to have to do aftermarket. I’m going to either Moog or Mevotech brands.

 

Or find a shop with a machine press that is willing to press them out or DIY. I just did my LCAs and they werent that bad even without a press… having a press would have been loads easier though. Plus you’ll have OEM bushings, far superior than those aftermarket options

 

That’s a good option wit oem bushings. The dealer and this shop I checked with said they don’t. I will have to find a shop

 

there are more than 2 shops around you surely

 

So you changed your LCAs bushings with oem parts and they riding fine?

 

of course.

 

Yeah bro. Just found afew shops and All new oem bushings for a bit over $100.

 

Its really a no brainer…

 

Each Lower control arm has 3 bushings? Right?

 

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I believe there is an 'orientation' direction the #10 front compliance bush 'arrows' (below) need to point to on the lower arm, at least with the 3G TL?
Just have them copy what your factory TSX bush indicates before they press it out.
Maybe ​​​​​​@thoiboi can confirm / explain?

 

have you looked at any of the screenshots that zeta so painstakingly made? If you look at ANY of them, you'll see the # of bushings.

 

Hate to tell shops how to do their jobs, but yes, make sure they orient the bushings properly. just mark the location of of the existing bushing when you remove the LCA and ensure they line it up again
here's a great video

 

Yesirr 3 bushings. The bigger one that shits at the chassis is my worn out. that’s a good diy video.

 

Thoughts on these control arms from HARDRACE. Actually found them on the website I got my euro headlights from theyre located in the Netherlands but they have a website US website.

 

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How many miles do you currently have on the car?
How long do you intend on keeping this 12+ year old car & I presume it is your daily driver?

 

I have 84k and I drive it mostly on weekends. Yes I plan on keeping the car till transmission gives out.

 

Seems awfully expensive for a shitty product

 

Price is for a pair.

 

Well, one could go with OEM both sides bush set for around $168.54 before shipping / handling / shop cost to install.
One could do the Hard Race HR-6918 both side bush set for around $163.50 (lowest I could find) before shipping / handling / shop cost to install.
HeelToe has the HardRace LCA set for $400.29 before shipping / shop cost to install.

 

Went with all oem bushings and got stabilizer link while at it. They usually strip and it was $25. Thanks for all the help!

 

That should easily get you up to or past where you want with the current routine above.