Front suspension arm (control arm) problem

plausipo · Post by **plausipo** » Sat May 07, 2011 9:56 am

Vibe 2004 went to garage and the mechanics observe cracks in this plastic part (cicled in red)It would require replacing the whole front suspension arm sub-assy.1) Is immediate repair needed, or it can wait for several months?2) The following supplies this part: Mevotech, Raybestos, Dorman, Deeza and ACDELCO, which one is more durable?Thanks for your input

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sun May 08, 2011 12:36 pm

Just the plastic/rubber or is the control arm itself cracked? Pics?

plausipo · Post by **plausipo** » Sun May 08, 2011 9:18 pm

Just the plastic/rubber...not the control arm

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Mon May 09, 2011 3:21 am

Is there movement in the control arm? Are the bolts tight? Rubber components degrade over time but so long as they're tight and inplace it shouldn't be too much of a concern. But if there's movement up/down or side to side I'd get it fixed. Check the other components on the control arm as well, you may want to have them replaced on both sides since the contol arm will be partially removes to do the work.

plausipo · Post by **plausipo** » Mon May 09, 2011 9:28 pm

I don't feel the swaying when stopping that people talk about. Sometimes, it does rumble like train going through sleepers on track.

Front suspension arm (control arm) problem

Front suspension arm (control arm) problem

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