Control arm bushings
01-23-2009, 09:52 PM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6
i just replaced mine.. all of my bushings were fine except the sway bar bushings...chances are they are fine i have a 96 xj with 145k miles on it...
01-23-2009, 11:02 PM
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
Control arm bushings are a big beefy bushing that hold a lot of weight. If they are worn it should sound like your whole front axle is falling out from under your Jeep anytime you go over the slightest bump. Plus, they should look cracked and nasty with chunk chipping away.
01-23-2009, 11:10 PM
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Allright wise one, you got me.....
Right, they shoudn't be crack and chipped. That is bad. If they are worn they will look like that, though.
Right, they shoudn't be crack and chipped. That is bad. If they are worn they will look like that, though.
01-24-2009, 01:10 AM
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yup, 89's got it right. go in reverse and hit/tap the brakes. have someone there to watch the axle. you'll definitely feel it tho, clunking when the axle moves. easiest way to tell.
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