I've got a few suspension bushings on the front and back that need to be replaced (87,000 on the originals). I'm more concerned about the front. Ive got one upper bushing thats really at the end of its useful life. I just had to replace the front left tire because the inside edge was worn down to the cords.

The dealer said that the bushings for one of the front control arms are only available only installed with the control arm ($2500 quote).

Thanks in advance.

Ish

 

Not true. They want to tell you that you have to buy as a whole unit. You can buy the bushings but you have to have them pressed in. My dealership said they don't recommend it to customers cause they are supposed to sell the whole unit. But I asked if I bought them would they install and they said yes. They are covering them self if anything goes wrong by having them pressed in. Check the STR threads, plenty of information about this topic. And you can buy the bushings on eBay.