As I wind down on fixing the
Sunfire, I'm starting work on the Civic. So, last night I put it in the garage to start the head replacement, and check out the suspension. I removed the front driver's side wheel to check out that control arm bushing. This is what I found:
So, it definitely needs replacing. There is a groove worn in the metal from the control arm digging into the control arm mount, so its been that way for some time. I agree with ecomodded that it doesn't look like its adjustable. I should be able to just throw in a new bushing and be good. But, I'll probably go have a 'free alignment check' done somewhere to make sure.
What is the best replacement/fix for this? I see energy suspension has some polyurethane bushings. They're substantially more expensive than the OEM style. But, if they last they might be worth it?
I also started taking things apart to do the head. I mostly just got the intake plumbing removed last night. I'm still amazed by the lack of rust... it makes working on the car SO easy.
