InformativeSilence

So I have a 2006 Acura TL with 150K miles. All the symptoms you typically get with a torn or broken bushings I'm experiencing,
1. slight pull when braking
2. instability from the steering wheel when exceeding 60 mph
3. car sometimes feels like it doesn't want to stay straight
4. harsh feedback from steering wheel going over uneven roads (not speed bumps)
5. slight vibration when braking over 55 mph

I'm in the DC area and I've been to Pohanka Acura 3 times, Radley Acura once and Rosenthal Acura once. All dealers claim nothing is wrong, but something is definitely wrong. I'm beginning to think that it's better to take it to a suspension shop and have them take a look. Does anyone know of a good one in the DC area?

nj2pa2nc

did you have the tires checked-are they balanced, how about the alignment.

InformativeSilence

Tires have been replaced and alignment is good. For some reason, I think the dealers just don't want to replace the compliance bushings.

nj2pa2nc

everytime I go to the Stevenson Honda/ Acura in Wilmington, NC they tell me the bushings are starting to rip and need to be changed. When I take in Lehigh Valley Honda/acura in Emmaus,Pa they tell me to wait-they are not worn enough and you will start hearing noises when they need to be changed. I plan to wait-

justnspace

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a good thread to read!

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/compliance-bushings-837294/

MrHeeltoe

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You should get a set of the new FLP Compliance Bearings and see if they don't help the problem. We are getting our shipment next week.

justnspace

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Marcus, please explain what the heck FLP is.
and what it will do.
and why it will last.

MrHeeltoe

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FLP = Fastline Performance:
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/fastline-...x-tl-tl-s.html

brianch

Solid metal spherical bushings in place of the rubber bushings in the OEM control arms. It's the permanent solution to the compliance bushings prematurely failing.

Also improves steering and road feel. Rally and race cars use them.

MrHeeltoe

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We are getting the first run in this week!

08WDPTL

Interesting...Do these bushings have zirc fittings to add grease?

MrHeeltoe

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No they do not, but we have seen in other applications with years of use they are pretty resilient. They also are pretty easy to change the bearing out in and replacement bearings are fairly inexpensive if you should have an issue.

DANELSON

I'm having an issue with my compliance bushings that i have bought from you no more that a year ago. my mechanic installed it correctly and love the feel and response it gives, but a couple of weeks ago i noticed a sound coming from my driver side during take off.I Took it back to mechanic and low-behold the noise was the bushing. There is slight moment around the spherical bearing. I'm hoping the manufactures warranty covers me for this, and what will i need to do?
I drive a 2005 tl 6spd

Project_CLean

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Sometimes dealers can't be trusted. Especially since the one upselling the work is the Technician. The service advisor is merely the messenger. If i were you OP,ask to speak to the shop foreman/service manager. Tell them you are confident there is definitely something wrong with your car making a noise. Take them for a ride. Ask them to show you how they are coming up with the solution. Be nosy. Sometimes that's the only way you can get them to comply.