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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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Default Where to go for upper control arm bushings?

I replaced my front upper ball joints today and as I was taking the drivers side control arm out I noticed one of my bushings was sliding in and out of the anchor bolt. I'm looking to replace all 4 upper bushings but cant seem to find anything but the energy suspension polyurethane set. Anyone know where I may find just some OEM replacement bushings? And if I must go with the energy suspension set, how hard is it to install them?
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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You can find OEM parts here:

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com

You can download a manual here:

http://www.spoonertuner.com/manuals

You can find tools here:

Harbor Freight

It shouldn't be too difficult depending on your abilities/available tools. Probably best for a Saturday project.

Use the search option, I know there's a thread on this with visual aids.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Default Re: Where to go for upper control arm bushings?

Originally Posted by Doom325
I replaced my front upper ball joints today and as I was taking the drivers side control arm out I noticed one of my bushings was sliding in and out of the anchor bolt. I'm looking to replace all 4 upper bushings but cant seem to find anything but the energy suspension polyurethane set. Anyone know where I may find just some OEM replacement bushings? And if I must go with the energy suspension set, how hard is it to install them?
Yea those bushings come with the lower control arm shock mount bushings..
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Default Re: Where to go for upper control arm bushings?

Originally Posted by TheCirclingSky
You can find OEM parts here:

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com

You can download a manual here:

http://www.spoonertuner.com/manuals

You can find tools here:

Harbor Freight

It shouldn't be too difficult depending on your abilities/available tools. Probably best for a Saturday project.

Use the search option, I know there's a thread on this with visual aids.
I already searched majestic honda and there is no part number to order just the bushing.

I have looked almost EVERYWHERE for just OEM style bushings and no one (that I could find) besides energy sells them separate from the control arm.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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Default Re: Where to go for upper control arm bushings?

Originally Posted by Doom325
I already searched majestic honda and there is no part number to order just the bushing.

I have looked almost EVERYWHERE for just OEM style bushings and no one (that I could find) besides energy sells them separate from the control arm.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:19 AM
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Default Re: Where to go for upper control arm bushings?

I just went ahead and bought the energy suspension kit from autozone since they can have it tomorrow.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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Default Re: Where to go for upper control arm bushings?

Sometimes it a pita to get all the rubber out of the arm.

Also i dont mean to thread jack but...
I wana replace my lower ball joint and i see they dont have oem ball joints. i just was curious what anyone else did?
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Default Re: Where to go for upper control arm bushings?

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Sometimes it a pita to get all the rubber out of the arm.

Also i dont mean to thread jack but...
I wana replace my lower ball joint and i see they dont have oem ball joints. i just was curious what anyone else did?
Go to www.rockauto.com and enter the info for your car then look under balljoints. There are quite a few to choose from.

And here is the how to on changing them out (helped me out a TON)
http://www.jdmpowerhouse.com/diyballjoints.html
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