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I love searching. I have these exact control arms and this clicking noise started a month after I installed them. I will be changing the ball joints as well!!!

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For what its worth, I just replaced my WL LCA (adjustable) that failed after ~50K miles. They became extremely loud over bumps, turns, etc so they had to go. Sure I miss the tighter feeling but I don't know if I want to go back. I wouldn't worry about the minimal NVH, they will make the car feel/handle better and you will quickly look past that.

Where are you located

could be a bent wheel or a wheel that needs balancing. Does the problem persist after a rotation?

Not understanding all the comparisons to a 4Runner... Wouldn't the Highlander be a more appropriate counterpart?

I would also not bash the entire assembly based on the bushings/ball joint but your point is fair and I appreciate the feed back as I also purchased these LCAs. For the price, I would just consider those parts a bonus with the arm.

Im digging the progress and your record keeping in this thread .

Im down

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I have had routine alignments at a local Subaru performance shop. No, they never used anti-seize

This thread is giving me nightmares about fixing this on my car

Usually the other way around But great progress!

Im selling a lightly used set of aluminum LCAs if you are interested http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-md-bl9-aluminum-front-lower-control-arms-266319.html

BL9 Aluminum Front Lower Control Arms http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/md-bl9-aluminum-front-lower-control-arms-266319.html

Did anyone paint inside the piston? Those rust like crazy.

Why not paint/protect them while you had the easy access?

I did this upgrade on my SVX. Should be the same for yours - http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=49639 Here is the link to the PDF - http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/How-To/27325.pdf

I am impressed by your attention to detail. Congrats!

They have services that drill a hole under the slanted slabs, then pump in medium to level the base. Its quick, cheapish and easy. Its called "Mudjacking"

Those alt wires are looking a little thin.

Order placed

looks good!

No completed picture?

I never used the coolant additive as well. I do use the OEM coolant when I flush but when I open the additive and see large clumps I decided not to use it.