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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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I took my front wheels off and noticed that the joint that connects the top of an A arm and my wheel hub and has a rubber bushing that is shredded on both the driver and passenger side. I want to order replacements but im not sure what they are called. Is it called a "Front control arm bushing"?

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The only parts with bushings are the upper control arms, lower control arms and the sway bars. Maybe it's one of those or maybe you're looking at something completely different like a ball joint boot. Can you take a picture?
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Hi NassyBlue, That is the upper ball joint boot
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Hi NassyBlue, That is the upper ball joint boot
ahh, thanks for letting me know. Is this something I can easily fix myself in my garage with hand tools?

What would have caused this type of damage? Is it better to buy a poly replacement?
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