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Jeepguy91
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Ok, i just picked up a set of adjustable control arms and i think that the bushings might be wore out in them. The sleeve that goes inside of them is able to slide completely out. This isn't good is it? They are tomken control arms. Can i just get some new bushings for them from like napa or some other auto parts store or would i have to get them from tomken? I was gona try and put these on this week along with my other lift parts but don't know since the bushings are worn out.

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Ben

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The part that your talking about is the metal sleave that's inside the bushing correct? Does it just slide in and out and have very little play, or is there a lot of play (say up and down) in the bushings where the sleave is?

If it just slides in and out and there is no play in the bushing your fine.

I am not very familar with Tomken products, so I would give them a call and see if theier arms can use factory bushing replacments or if you have to use a bushing directly from them.

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Well it has movement up and down in the bushing. Think i mite have to just get new bushings then. Will try to get ahold of tomken tomarrow.

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thats probably your best bet.

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yeah you might as well put some fresh bushing anyways.

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Well the aren't tomken. They are tera flex. My bad. Does anybody know how big a stock control arm bushing is? I have tried to get ahold of tera flex and they are having phone problems.

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how are bushings measured?? like width of the bushing and diameter?

i have stock uppers but im not sure if they are the same size, i dont think they are but its worth a shot

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TF sells a few different arms, what set do you have?

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If you have a set of micrometers you could check them with those.



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