Rear upper and lower control arms/bushings

1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
186,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN MARFIAK
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Can the rear upper and lower control arm bushings be replaced or do I have to buy all four control arms? Lots of squeaking,rattling,clunking.
Aug 22, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Yes, you can but the labor is more intense as you need a press to remove the install.

It would make better sense to replace the arms. It is easier and cheaper.

Roy
Aug 22, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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JOHN MARFIAK
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Thanks Roy. The problem is I can't find the rear lower or upper control arms. Do you have any idea where I could find them? I've tried several places: Amazon, eBay, NAPA, Classic Industries, CarID, and others. Also, the bushings I can find are for the "Knuckle" only.
Aug 22, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Rock auto lists the rear lateral arm. Check there site and call them as well. Even though they do not list it, they may have access to securing it for you.

The other alternative is the dealer.

Roy
Aug 22, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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JOHN MARFIAK
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Roy,

It's not the lateral arm. It's the top control arm that's "U" shaped and the lower control arm that's "A" shaped. Discontinued at the dealership. Thanks anyway.
Aug 22, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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You are welcome.

Roy
Aug 22, 2019 at 9:30 AM