I saw this thread
http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/7605-front-control-arm-bushings/
which mentioned some aftermarket Prothane bushings. I am not planning on ordering those.
I had my 2003 Envoy XL at the alignment shop today for a set of Bilsteins front and rear. They are a *very* reliable alignment shop, I have been dealing with this guy for about 30 years.
They showed me the upper control arm bushings are shot, spring insulators, something called a shock mount (I think) and a couple other minor things. I saw it all and sure, looks shot to me.
The guy at the shop says they had some trouble with that vehicle and the fit of the bushings available, so they changed the whole bracket in past repairs on the trailvoy platform.
Has anyone had trouble with the fit of replacement bushings on that top control arm? They had some no-name brand at Oreilly, and they had Moog. I was unable to get any today, Oreilly didn't have them, offered to order them in but with the question as to them not fitting, I'd rather not fool around. It would sure be a problem for me if that car was down, it's the only one I have.
Anyone had this before? Those parts that do not fit, I mean? Trouble in that area?
http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/7605-front-control-arm-bushings/
which mentioned some aftermarket Prothane bushings. I am not planning on ordering those.
I had my 2003 Envoy XL at the alignment shop today for a set of Bilsteins front and rear. They are a *very* reliable alignment shop, I have been dealing with this guy for about 30 years.
They showed me the upper control arm bushings are shot, spring insulators, something called a shock mount (I think) and a couple other minor things. I saw it all and sure, looks shot to me.
The guy at the shop says they had some trouble with that vehicle and the fit of the bushings available, so they changed the whole bracket in past repairs on the trailvoy platform.
Has anyone had trouble with the fit of replacement bushings on that top control arm? They had some no-name brand at Oreilly, and they had Moog. I was unable to get any today, Oreilly didn't have them, offered to order them in but with the question as to them not fitting, I'd rather not fool around. It would sure be a problem for me if that car was down, it's the only one I have.
Anyone had this before? Those parts that do not fit, I mean? Trouble in that area?