Q: Lower Control Arm bushing
Hello!
2002 Envoy Right Lower control arm.
I had mine replaced but noticed the bushing is back out 1" and the mechanic said it was not a problem.
Just need someone to tell me if that is true. I have pictures up on http://tomax7.com/clients/tom .
Thanks Tom tomax7@hotmail.com
My car has 110000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
After viewing the pictures you supplied and viewing many different manufacturers of the lower control arms I do not thing the bushing is installed all the way in your control arm. I recommend you go online and print one or more of the lower control arms pictures to take back to the installer and have them get a new lower control arm and install it.
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