e46 lower control arm

[GEEJAYDU]

:argh: i am so frustrated with my ci. i love my CI, but i have now replaced the lower control arm bushes twice and need to replace it again. i have replace the entire lower control arms left and right which a bought from Suspension parts in Pretoria. It has not even been two years and i have to replace them again. A balljoint on each buggered as well as the control arm bushes on both sides buggered. Any advice? can the ball joints be replaced or do i have to by the whole V-arm again? and where could i get a good quality one? I have also been advised on replacing it with polyurethane bushes? as well as a polyurethane gumbo coupling on the propshaft. Any comment?

 

[Kyle]

Im sure moranor can help you out :thumbs:

 

[GEEJAYDU]

Im sure moranor can help you out :thumbs:

thanks will ask him

 

[danieljames]

I have a buddy that does poly bushes on a countless amount of cars. I suggest poly for the bushes. Don't bother with poly for the prop coupling tho......I've tried that and it failed pathetically wen launched off the line. Go genuine (from the agents) for that. What area are u in? Precision moulding in ottery (cape town) can do the bushes. speak to Riyaadh. Can't help with the ball joints tho. Best of luck.

 

[moranor@axis]

what brand did you fit?

this is why I always recommend Powerflex and Meyle everywhere powerflex does not have an option...

 

[Nikhil]

I have a buddy that does poly bushes on a countless amount of cars. I suggest poly for the bushes. Don't bother with poly for the prop coupling tho......I've tried that and it failed pathetically wen launched off the line. Go genuine (from the agents) for that. What area are u in? Precision moulding in ottery (cape town) can do the bushes. speak to Riyaadh. Can't help with the ball joints tho. Best of luck.

+1 on the Oem coupling I tried polly and Hd rubber they all failed and broke into 5 or 6 pieces when launching of the line.:nonono:

 

[GEEJAYDU]

:ty: thanks guys. I managed to get Meyle arms from Imcomex. at a very good price. they imported German parts and are HD(heavy duty) ones. For any top quality imported German components you want try these guys.
they in Rooihuiskraal Centurion 45 Parkview st, Highway Park. 012 661-0110.

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I have a buddy that does poly bushes on a countless amount of cars. I suggest poly for the bushes. Don't bother with poly for the prop coupling tho......I've tried that and it failed pathetically wen launched off the line. Go genuine (from the agents) for that. What area are u in? Precision moulding in ottery (cape town) can do the bushes. speak to Riyaadh. Can't help with the ball joints tho. Best of luck.

+1 on the Oem coupling I tried polly and Hd rubber they all failed and broke into 5 or 6 pieces when launching of the line.:nonono:

So what do you suggest?

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what brand did you fit?

this is why I always recommend Powerflex and Meyle everywhere powerflex does not have an option...

i went for Meyle, you reckon it will last me? i really hope so.

 

[moranor@axis]

Meyle most definitely lasts longer... but Powerflex will be the last bush you buy as they come with lifetime warranty...