Replacing lower control arm bushing for a Bora V5

**JSJW** · 02-12-2013, 10:00 AM

Hi guys I just wanna ask if anyone has replaced the lower control arm bushings or the whole control arm?
I went to a mechanic today and he said that they normally replace the whole control arm and not just the bushings it self.
Would this be the convenient/hassle free job?
cheers.

**dylan8** · 02-12-2013, 11:23 AM

I know a few mechanics down here that just replace the whole arm.
The time it would take them to remove the old bushes and press in new ones + the bush itself was the same or more then getting a whole arm with bushes pressed in from factory. the arms themselves can be damaged too so if cost was the same id be going the new arm option

**JSJW** · 02-12-2013, 12:35 PM

Yeah that's what I thought also. The mechanic said the same thing its just not worth doing the bushings. Can you recommend some
places around Sydney? I think its going to be cheaper to get the part from ebay and just pay labour to fit in.

**dylan8** · 02-12-2013, 12:53 PM

I only know of camden gti in sydney.
otherwise have a crack at it yourself if you are going to buy the whole arms.
just need a jack, two car standard, some sockets, spanners and an alignment when you are done. only 5 bolts each side and as long as you dont touch anything else at the same time, do the bolts up to the right toque settings, youll be laughing

**Umai Naa!!** · 02-12-2013, 03:44 PM

Tooley Imports in Hornsby will sell you complete arms. They supply parts to all the specialist independants in NSW.

If it's a manual, they're pretty easy. If it's an auto, you may need to lower the subframe for clearance.

**h100vw** · 02-12-2013, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

Tooley Imports in Hornsby will sell you complete arms. They supply parts to all the specialist independants in NSW.

If it's a manual, they're pretty easy. If it's an auto, you may need to lower the subframe for clearance.

Replacing the bushes would allow you to go with S3/TT ones, which are longer lasting/stiffer. I don't reckon they would be available in a replacement arm to fit the V5.

Gavin

**ozdubber** · 02-12-2013, 04:08 PM

there is a how to thread above here.you can use that as a guideline to do it yourself.

**Umai Naa!!** · 02-12-2013, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by h100vw

Replacing the bushes would allow you to go with S3/TT ones, which are longer lasting/stiffer. I don't reckon they would be available in a replacement arm to fit the V5.

Gavin

Not sure why you quoted me in particular, but yes thats an option as well