Can you visually inspect the rear control arm bushings?

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01-27-2007, 09:32 AM

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Can you visually inspect the rear control arm bushings?

i just crawled under the 90 to check the rear CA bushings but was really hard to see much. I'm replacing all the suspension parts next weekend including the front CA bushings, just wondering if i should do the rears, any way to test/inspect them?

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01-27-2007, 09:51 AM

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Same way you inspect any suspension part - jack it up and wiggle the wheel, see where the play is.

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01-27-2007, 09:55 AM

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yeah i already did that on all 4 corners..the rear was very tight..no play

so does that mean i shouldn't worry about the rear CA bushings?

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01-27-2007, 10:17 AM

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Inescapable fact: There's NO Audi on the planet with 75k miles that wont benefit from new bushings

no matter where that bushing is located or what job/function it serves.

Even if you cant move a bushing by hand with tires off ground is no indication that benefit cant be gained by replacement. All that points out is that the bushing hasnt failed catastrophically or completely. The car can exert tens of thousands of pounds deflection against that bushing at even 20 miles an hour in an abrupt 90* turn. The most you can deflect by hand is a couple hundred pounds.

It all comes down to "needs/wants." My car has only thrice in 3 years of ownership ever "needed" something. But I've wanted a LOT more than my car has needed.

If you're gonna be a dog, why "choose" Chihuahua!?!