Does anybody replace the OTHER control arm bushing?

[kanurys]

I'm refreshing my 1998 Legacy Outback suspension. There is a ton of info on replacing the transverse link (the bigger bushing on the front control arms) but almost none at all about the little cylindrical bushing on the same arms. Does Subaru even offer this?

[Fairtax4me]

I've seen some aftermarket replacements, but they're always listed for the Impreza. 93 to 99 Impreza (all trims), 95 - 04 Legacy (all trims), and 98 - 01 Forester (all trims) use the same part.

It's fairly simple but the bushing has to be pressed out of the control arm, and the new bushing pressed in.

Subaru OE replacement PN:

http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partdetail.php?partid=13224

[kanurys]

Yeah, same thing for Legacy Outback

http://subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partdetail.php?partid=13225

 

the cheapest I've found them is $37 each plus shipping. It's $80 plus shipping for a whole new after-market(so not as nice as OEM bushings) control arm with that little bushing pressed in on rockauto, and then x2... I'd say if you're arms are in good shape it's worth it to press the bushings.

 

I found them on http://www.subarugenuinepars.com for that price by searching for the part number.

 

 

*They also have a pair of Group N control arm bushings that say they'll fit a 1999 Impreza. Will this fit my 1998 Legacy Outback?

https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=746

 

 

 

 

P.S. I just did the Group N engine and transmission mounts - wow, what a difference, but a lot more engine vibration at around 2000 rpm.

[kanurys]

These cars are easier than others but so much more difficult to work on than my lifted 87 GL. I guess it makes me appreciate the older gens and 80's engineering a bit....

 

Still, suspension design has come leaps and bounds since the 80's. My GF's 04 impreza handles like a dream compared to the outback... soft and firm feeling at the same time, and tight with a quick steering ratio.