Need new bushings for Lower forward control arm as well as motor mounts
As the title says, I need new Lower lateral (banana arm) bushings as well as new motor mounts.
A little back story, I got every thing on the front replaced July 2019 except for tie rods and motor mounts. Fast forward to now, there is a slight clunk coming when going over driveways and torque is applied in reverse. My mechanic ruled out there is a quite a bit of play in the driver side one and a little bit in the passenger side. Also he said my engine has slight moment, and recommends replacing the mounts as well.
The lower forward arms I put in last year are from eurospare. That’s the only brand I could find at the time. And right now I can only find those again. My question is should I replace the bushings on both of them? The bushings available are unbranded. Ok I believe parts geek or CARID, one of them is $65 while on amazon they are $60-$70 for pair, both unbranded. Meanwhile the whole control arm is available by eurospare for $77 each. What should I go for?
Also regarding the mounts, I know they are fluid filled hence they being pricey. Do you guys think it’s safe to try the off branded ones? They’re by a company called MTC (never heard of it), for $127. While the Jaguar ones are $200+ each. I’m really confused what to do, I also need new tires so I’m trying to save as much money as I can, but don’t want to cheap out on important/worthy stuff
A little back story, I got every thing on the front replaced July 2019 except for tie rods and motor mounts. Fast forward to now, there is a slight clunk coming when going over driveways and torque is applied in reverse. My mechanic ruled out there is a quite a bit of play in the driver side one and a little bit in the passenger side. Also he said my engine has slight moment, and recommends replacing the mounts as well.
The lower forward arms I put in last year are from eurospare. That’s the only brand I could find at the time. And right now I can only find those again. My question is should I replace the bushings on both of them? The bushings available are unbranded. Ok I believe parts geek or CARID, one of them is $65 while on amazon they are $60-$70 for pair, both unbranded. Meanwhile the whole control arm is available by eurospare for $77 each. What should I go for?
Also regarding the mounts, I know they are fluid filled hence they being pricey. Do you guys think it’s safe to try the off branded ones? They’re by a company called MTC (never heard of it), for $127. While the Jaguar ones are $200+ each. I’m really confused what to do, I also need new tires so I’m trying to save as much money as I can, but don’t want to cheap out on important/worthy stuff
You might post in the XF forum?
The cars are very similar but not exact.
Aftermarket bushings have been really hit or miss and the installation is another unknown.
Recommendations have been to break down and spend the coin for Jaguar branded parts if you don't want problems.
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The cars are very similar but not exact.
Aftermarket bushings have been really hit or miss and the installation is another unknown.
Recommendations have been to break down and spend the coin for Jaguar branded parts if you don't want problems.
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