Can i replace lower arm bushing only?

[Neo_Mivec]

Assalammualaikum n salam sejahtera

My name is Ezanie bin Abdul Aziz. Owner of Neo year 2007. Tomorrow i'll be sending my Neo to Workshop to convert from Campro (M) to Mivec CK Auto...

Since i'm on budget, can i just replace the bushings of all lower arm of my Neo ? is it can be done?

 

[D3monRider]

Hey man,

I am not sure if the ball joint can be replaced, I think it must be the same as a Putra where the is a rubber proteting it that usually cracks or tears of.

One things for sure, the bushings can be changed and I would suggest to go for hardrace.

Hope this helps a bit bro.

 

[Neo_Mivec]

the car very unstable eventhough i've replaced with Proride shocks..springs still ori. i suspected that lower arm bushings is the real culprit..

Hardrace brand ?

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is this recommanded ? cause it's made from aluminium and so light but is it reliable ?

 

[D3monRider]

If ur car is a weekend ride aluminium is fine if ur a runner due to its lightweight build..but it depends on ur preference aso bro pasal skarang banyak barang immitation..so u gotta chk..my suggestion is to go for hardrace bushings and ultra racing ..u will feel alot of difference..lets hear more input from other seniors here because ive experienced getting cheated before hehehhe..so skarang i only select those i buy my parts from

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One more thing..r u referring to u front lower arm or rear..how old is ur car

 

[mADmAN]

ignore those lower arms... risk of breaking is high with these local brands. and it has happened to a number of them.

just change the bushings will be fine... hardrace is a good brand but dunno got for neo or not... otherwise, u can contact forumer BESIXTEEN for custom Soft PU bushings.

but are u sure ur bushings are torn? factory bushings usually lasts a long time... even decades...so make sure if they need to be changed or not in the first place..

if ur car is unstable, and bushings are good.. then most likely there is something wrong else where... could be suspension (even though uve changed them) could be tires could be steering mechanism... bla bla bla bla bla...

 

[Izso]

If you don't plan on changing to PU bushing, it's cheaper to buy a whole new arm and swap that since the price for machining the replacement bush and cost of installation and all will be equal to changing a new arm

 

[Neo_Mivec]

the mileage is 149K already...and mostly 70% driven hard and aggressive during 1st 5 years...after that, it's more to moderate driving... maybe what mADmAN said is true...i hope that it's the steering mechanism issue and not lower arm bushings. since i'm gonna have to replace tyres and front bumpers.

 

[gunnerzz]

Most of the time when the lower arm needs replacing there will be tok2 sound when going through uneven road.

best way to check is to remove the arm from the wheel by disconnecting the balljoint and see if there is any movement.of yes then just replace the arm,as the price is not that expensive.plus,u have been abusing the car all these while so i bet the balljoint is loose too.ball joint cant be change as its welded to the arm which is why i suggest u change the whole arm.

Other thing to check are:
-absorber mount(worn bearing)
-steering rack bush(steering rack moves freely when steering is turn)
-steering rack itself(freeplay,jack the front end and shake the wheel left and right)
-wonr rear suspension link(causing improper rear wheel allignment)

by unstable,what do u mean?
My exp with the neo (cps model) on stock suspension,the car is stable even at 180kmh at normal not highway and a bit bumpy road.no i wasnt racing and the road is clear.

 

[D3monRider]

I would agree with gunnerzz in this cus i have the exact symtom with my car

 

[Neo_Mivec]

gunnerzz...i think it's more toward steering rack issue since the steering freeplay is excessive and during speeds of 140 km/h n above, the steering is kinda loose...

 

[D3monRider]

Welcomw to my club bro..ive replaced 3 sterering racks within the last mth amd i got nothing resolved because of the racks i purchased..go for an oem rack and u should b fine..

 

[vr2turbo]

Check the steering rack mounting too.....

 

[D3monRider]

Im getting mine checked now too lolx

 

[Neo_Mivec]

i've tested the steering at speed of 120 n 140 km/h...just a flick of the steering wheel, got some excessive wobble (unstable feeling) and excessive free play too...

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Welcomw to my club bro..ive replaced 3 sterering racks within the last mth amd i got nothing resolved because of the racks i purchased..go for an oem rack and u should b fine..

u mean OEM halfcut ? :proud::proud::proud:

 

[DanzEterna]

r u using adjustable suspensions?

 

[Neo_Mivec]

mine just Proride short stroke absorber but for the spring, still OEM (the OEM lasted for about 6 yrs..)

 

[john_unai]

replacing bushing is almost the same cost of getting new lower arm unless you go for better than OEM bush..

 

[vr2turbo]

i've tested the steering at speed of 120 n 140 km/h...just a flick of the steering wheel, got some excessive wobble (unstable feeling) and excessive free play too...

When steering have excessive free play, it will not be so responsive...

 

[Neo_Mivec]

When steering have excessive free play, it will not be so responsive...

and scary...especially underbraking

 

[D3monRider]

Buy a brand new or recond man..dont go for halfvut