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  • apiazza2010
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2013
    • 131

    #1

    CA bushing not all the way

    I overhauled the front suspension of the car, CA, bushing and tie rods. I bought solid bushings the driver bushing went all the way in, but when I install the passenger side, I hammer the bushing-lollipop onto the control arm, but when I go to attach the lollipop to the frame, it comes out a little, like the picture above. Control arm is all bolted in. Did I forget something? My steering is kind of loose now, even with new tie rods.. :(

    Any suggestions?
    Thanks

    Last edited by apiazza2010; 02-10-2014, 01:10 PM.
    LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

  • Balleristic31
    R3V Elite
    • Aug 2009
    • 4198

    #2
    Unless you got it aligned after the new tie rods you most likely have a toe issue going on which is causing you light steering.

    -NICK

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    • apiazza2010
      Advanced Member
      • Nov 2013
      • 131

      #3
      Ok that makes sense, but would that cause the bushing issue too?
      I want to make sure the bushing is in right before I get an alignment done.
      LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

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      • apiazza2010
        Advanced Member
        • Nov 2013
        • 131

        #4
        Anyone that installed the solid bushing had the same fitment ?
        Thanks
        Last edited by apiazza2010; 02-10-2014, 01:10 PM.
        LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

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        • IRON-E
          I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
          • Dec 2007
          • 16548

          #5
          Did you contact Condor with your issue?
          @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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          • apiazza2010
            Advanced Member
            • Nov 2013
            • 131

            #6
            I emailed them today. I doubt it has to do with the bushing itself. I am going to take some mesurements under the car today and see if everything is symmetrical. I hope its no something serious like frame damage...

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            LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

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            • silence
              Forum Sponsor
              • Jun 2007
              • 1824

              #7
              If your control arms are different brands, there could be casting differences making them look different.


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              • apiazza2010
                Advanced Member
                • Nov 2013
                • 131

                #8
                Control arms are both brand new lemforder from pelican. I was just under the car and took some measurements and everything looks fine. Could it be that when taking the lollipop out of the control arm I twisted it too much, thus bending it?
                LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

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                • silence
                  Forum Sponsor
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 1824

                  #9
                  The lolis are hard to bend, but I've seen bent ones.


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                  • apiazza2010
                    Advanced Member
                    • Nov 2013
                    • 131

                    #10
                    should i just get an alignment and see what the numbers come up? or am I wasting my money?
                    LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

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                    • AndrewBird
                      The Mad Scientist
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 11892

                      #11
                      I highly doubt you bent anything taking things apart. When you put the bushing on, did it slide all the way on, then slide back off slightly when bolted up?

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                      • apiazza2010
                        Advanced Member
                        • Nov 2013
                        • 131

                        #12
                        Yes that is exactly what happened. I used a mallet and it went all the way in, then backs out a little bit

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                        LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

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                        • silence
                          Forum Sponsor
                          • Jun 2007
                          • 1824

                          #13
                          Go get an alignment. if all is within spec, you're good! :)


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                          • silence
                            Forum Sponsor
                            • Jun 2007
                            • 1824

                            #14
                            You didn't need to edit out the Brand name :) We stand by our products, so if there are any issues because of us, we will be happy to take care of it.


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                            • apiazza2010
                              Advanced Member
                              • Nov 2013
                              • 131

                              #15
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                              Everything turned out great, car handles like a dream, going to get the rear busing in when I have time. Thanks again for the help everyone.

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                              LS1 91 325i - BC Coils, e46 m3 brakes,style 32 17x9, Red Plastidip, H/C/I

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