In case you ever wondered what a new front Lower Control Arm looks like
#1
In case you ever wondered what a new front Lower Control Arm looks like
I'm in the process of detuning my car. Now that I race Spec Miata, the FD won't be seeing much track time. Because of that (along with the fact that I've become a cranky old fart), I've been de-tuning / removing mods - on the suspension in particular. I've been DD my car a lot lately as well.
So I ordered some Mazda Competition bushings for the front Lower Control Arms since I had installed SuperPro poly bushings in that location a few years ago. Mmoconnor and I started pressing them in this last weekend. That is when we discovered that one of the ball joints (drive side) felt a little too tight and hung up slightly compared to the passenger side.
I wound up ordering a brand spanking new driver side Front Lower Control Arm to replace the slightly worn one. In case you ever wondered what a brand new aluminum arm looks like, check it. So smooth and clean.
Those are the old poly bushings sitting next to the control arm in case you are wondering.
Just had to share.
So I ordered some Mazda Competition bushings for the front Lower Control Arms since I had installed SuperPro poly bushings in that location a few years ago. Mmoconnor and I started pressing them in this last weekend. That is when we discovered that one of the ball joints (drive side) felt a little too tight and hung up slightly compared to the passenger side.
I wound up ordering a brand spanking new driver side Front Lower Control Arm to replace the slightly worn one. In case you ever wondered what a brand new aluminum arm looks like, check it. So smooth and clean.
Those are the old poly bushings sitting next to the control arm in case you are wondering.
Just had to share.
#4
If it's fast I'm There
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Waxhaw, NC
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I wonder what kind of prices we could get if there was some sort of group buy. I've been waiting on Ray to offer a deal on the upper and lower!
#6
RX-7 Bad Ass
iTrader: (55)
Dale
Trending Topics
#10
I got them from Mazda Motorsports since I'm a licensed racer. I can't publicly state the price but they were less than $500.
Hopefully will install them this weekend if moconnor is free. He has the press and I want to press in the Mazda Comp bushings.
Hopefully will install them this weekend if moconnor is free. He has the press and I want to press in the Mazda Comp bushings.
#11
If it's fast I'm There
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Waxhaw, NC
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I do have a question. If you are returning it to a daily driver, why not just keep the stock bushings in the arms. What is the advantage of having Mazda Comp bushings in a daily driver?
#13
Now you are just rubbing salt in the wound . Not only do you show off your new parts, but you tell us how much cheaper you get them .
I do have a question. If you are returning it to a daily driver, why not just keep the stock bushings in the arms. What is the advantage of having Mazda Comp bushings in a daily driver?
I do have a question. If you are returning it to a daily driver, why not just keep the stock bushings in the arms. What is the advantage of having Mazda Comp bushings in a daily driver?
Sometimes a project takes a different path than expected... aka Murphy's Law...
I ordered the Mazda Comp bushings not knowing anything was worn on either LCA. They are lower mileage arms that I got from Ihor 4-5 years ago.
We pressed the Mazda Comp bushings into the good arm before finding the worn ball joint on the other arm. I probably wouldn't have bothered with the Mazda Comp bushings if I had found the worn ball joint first.
Should be cool when done but the expense and time were definitely unexpected - and undesired right now.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GrossPolluter
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
12
08-15-15 10:32 PM