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I'm getting ready to replaced my lower control arms due to a loose ball joint and have been looking at the many options of thrust bushing available.
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The problem I'm having is replacing a pivot bushing with a solid puck of aluminum.
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Use sealed monoball joint like gmg offers

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Has anyone considered using a sealed monoball joint like GMG offers for the inner control arm bushing rather than a solid piece?
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I'm getting ready to replaced my lower control arms due to a loose ball joint and have been looking at the many options of thrust bushing available.
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Thrust bushing replacement thoughts

Replace pivot bushing

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The problem I'm having is replacing a pivot bushing with a solid puck of aluminum.
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Use sealed monoball joint like gmg offers

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Has anyone considered using a sealed monoball joint like GMG offers for the inner control arm bushing rather than a solid piece?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm getting ready to replaced my lower control arms due to a loose ball joint and have been looking at the many options of thrust bushing available. The problem I'm having is replacing a pivot bushing with a solid puck of aluminum. Doing this causes the entire arm to pivot when the suspension is compressed putting more stress on the ball joint and tension rod bushing. Has anyone considered using a sealed monoball joint like GMG offers for the inner control arm bushing rather than a solid piece? Sorry if this has been covered, did a quick search and did not see such a topic.

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Monoballs are not a good choice for street use.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I was thinking a sealed unit would probably be ok, there will be a bit more nvh but no more than an aluminum puck.

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Stick with stock and save the headache for something else.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yeah that's what I was thinking too after some research. The stock motorsports arms should do just fine.

POST 6Original post

I run Porsche Motorsports thrust arm solid/adjustable bushings and inner monoball bearings(sealed) from Rennline...awesome upgrade and no issues/wear so far...lots of street/track/backroads/etc rain or shine...

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