lower control arm troubles

[91dx(r+p)]

well ive replaced my control arm 3 times now in the past 2 weeks because of bushings. something has to be making them go out so fast and i cant figure it out. ive searched and found out about the steering rack but all my bolts are tight. does anyone else know whats goin on? my steering wheel is also slightly cocked to the right when the wheels are straight maybe thats another clue? any help would be great thanks

[wed3k]

so which bushing is blowing out? there's two bushings on it.

[accordztech]

and what is it doing, also what are you using to replace it with?

probably using cheap parts.

[91dx(r+p)]

so which bushing is blowing out? there's two bushings on it.

the bushing that connects to the frame not to the spring fork

[91dx(r+p)]

and what is it doing, also what are you using to replace it with?

probably using cheap parts.

actually first arm i used was form my parts car and the third one i used was from my friends parts car. i checked both of them when i took them out and they were fine

[wed3k]

the bushing that connects to the frame not to the spring fork

check the area where it connects to, that might be bent which might make the bushing bind and prematurely wear.

[nutstyle]

Check out for power steering leaks, the fluid eats up the bushhings pretty fast.

[bcjammerx]

There is nothing weird or strange going on...it's a VERY simple issue...

What did you really expect to happen when you used parts of equal age/wear? Did you think some how they would be in better shape?

Get NEW parts...not used...or else this will just keep happening.

Still check for fluid leaks but I highly doubt that's the issue...it's because you're replacing 16 year old components...with 16 year old components.

[91dx(r+p)]

There is nothing weird or strange going on...it's a VERY simple issue...

What did you really expect to happen when you used parts of equal age/wear? Did you think some how they would be in better shape?

Get NEW parts...not used...or else this will just keep happening.

Still check for fluid leaks but I highly doubt that's the issue...it's because you're replacing 16 year old components...with 16 year old components.

actually i figured it out and it has nothing to do with that but thanks for your rude input man. it was the radius rod that runs from the arm to the front. the bushing was flattened and a washer was missing. that was allowing the control arm to move forward and backward. i replaced it with bushings FROM MY 16 YEAR OLD PARTS CAR and now its fine. i hope this helped someone

[bcjammerx]

That wasn't me being rude... it was me stating good information that you don't like to hear.

the following are examples...don't take offense...or do I don't really care
Here is sarcasm.:
I'm so sorry...you're right...putting 16 year old suspension parts on your car is a good idea...don't know what I was thinking.

Here is rude:
you are an idiot

see the difference? I do try to not be rude...I prefer to just state the info as I see it...but I can be rude if you prefer...or sarcastic...which do you prefer when I give you correct information?

[91dx(r+p)]

i can handle what your saying and i understand that new is better than used. i just dont see why you had to stress the "did you think some how they would be in better shape" thing. yes they were in better shape cause they werent ripped. im not a kid dont treat me like one. i came to to this site to get helpful information not smart ass remarks

[bcjammerx]

I shall put sarcasm aside and be blunt:

When replacing/diagnosing parts...especially suspension parts...do not use old parts.

I'm glad your parts are working fine in comparison to the part you took off but they are FAR from ok...they are 16 years old AT LEAST...IF yours is a 93 model. They are old and worn and need replacing.

I'll go further and go out on a limb and say that every cb7 that has the original bushings needs to have them replaced...as such, no "old" part is an acceptable replacement/repair.

Not only is it very unsafe, but the parts you put on will more than likely exhibit the same problems as the parts you took off...that does not help diagnosing.

Are you going to wreck...most likely not considering...but it is not a good replacement

That was my point...without the sarcasm...or whatever I had before

[91dx(r+p)]

thank you sir for the information and your help.

[wed3k]

thank you sir for the information and your help.

dont trip on him, i have to deal with his shit everyday