Where Can I buy control arm bushings is 2000lbs enough clamping??

[savan]

there are lots of gen1/gen2 lca bushing threads but not much for gen3...

This weekend is going be be go time. I'm going to start with both lower ball joints and inspect the bushings while i'm in there. Also will be doing oil, tranny fluid drain/fill, and TRE inspection this weekend. Possibly plugs too-

[0dyfamily]

Keep us posted. Personally, I think you may have to find a friend with a press for the bushings. I don't think the Jawhorse will do it; it might do it for a non-OEM bushing. The reason I say that is that I've helped or accomplished removal (or installation) of a press-fit bushing into a control arm or a bearing into hub carrier a few times in my life, and the only time I ever had one feel like it "slid right in" was when I purchased non-OEM parts.

The possibility that I might eventually have the bearing housing spin in its carrier really spooked me, so I just removed the part, bought OEM....now I had to find a press, because a mere bench vise wasn't going to cut it. Although I had to do the job twice, I felt a lot better about the whole thing staying put after I pressed in and secured the stub axle.

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[savan]

I decided to bite the bullet and buy the control arms. Thanks for the input gang!

[PAPAJOE26]

I think as another person posted that you are better off refreshing the whole control arm with OEM parts if you want to refresh the suspension. Go to Majestic Honda online, and price it on their e-store. They sell it at the extension price and not list. I did that for upper control arms on our '01 Accord about a year ago and the parts were cheaper than Dorman or Mevotec from Advance Auto Parts. If you have a Honda dealership close to you try this, which has saved me tons of $$$. Go on their website for the dealership and see if they have an e-store. I have Joliet Honda (Illinois) within a couple miles of the house. I go on their e-store, purchase OEM parts at the extension price (not list), then call the store and tell them I am local and will be in to pick up the parts within 30 minutes, if they have it in stock. I pay no shipping and get the parts at quite a savings off of OEM list. Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

[PAPAJOE26]

Oh savan, I didn't read through to the last post in the thread. I was too late, but for the future, take what I said into account and you may be able to save yourself a considerable amount of $$$.

[cnn]

Where can you buy the Honda arm for $200? My local dealer will not come off list @ $332. @ Majestic by the time you add S&H it is about $250 per side.

Honda of Lisle, IL sells it for $200 + shipping:

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[savan]

Thanks gang, I'll definitely keep these in mind for the next jobs!

[Quantumorbit]

Tried to buy bushings (51350-SHJ-A01) but got this email after a couple of days:

Thank you for ordering parts with us.

We are writing to inform you that order H707582 has been voided. Your order has been voided because of the following reason:
CANNOT GET JUST BUSHINGS ANYMORE HAVE TO GET COMPLETE CRTL ARM ONLY 51350-SHJ-A01.

If you have any question or believe this is an error, please contact us for additional assistance.

Regards,
Customer Service
Hondapartsnow.com

[stratman]

Nothing is servicable anymore.