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'03 Evo 8 Front Lower Control Arm Bushings - ALL

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Old Aug 16, 2011, 07:55 AM
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'03 Evo 8 Front Lower Control Arm Bushings - ALL

I've had a lot of noise and problems since my KW V3 install which included the Whiteline roll center adjustment kit. I believe all the issues to be installation-based. Anyway...

An alignment tech I trust found a number of issues and corrected them, but also said the ball joints were starting to go. I then took the car to a Mitsu tech I trust and he found play in the front lower control arm inner bushing.

Mitsu wants $325 for each LCA and doesn't have ball joints and bushings as discrete, orderable items. I would like to identify proper parts and have the tech I trust, this time, do the work.

Doesn't the LCA have 3 mount points and, therefore, three bushings? Does anyone sell them as a kit with quality parts?

Any help would be appreciated!
Old Aug 16, 2011, 08:11 AM
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To add, I've only found the Whiteline ball joints available as part of the roll center correction kit (KCA395). But they do seem to have the front, inner control arm bushing replacement (WO593).
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One bushing, one pillow ball and one ball joint.
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It seems Robi has a kit for the front, lower LCA. Thanks!
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I've got them all with ~50k miles on them sitting in my garage if you are lookign for a cheap way to fix your problem. PM me if interested.
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Thanks for the offer - I'll keep it in mind!
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