wesleyCrowbar Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 MY EYES!!! That hurts to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 that's the second time i've seen that from you, and it still hurts my insides. you need to move and then replace half your car... ...or just push it back into lake erie (or simplify and just burn it to the ground). That is an updated pic of it, not a recycle. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Has anyone used this? Just trying to figure out what would make my life easier since it's all looking bad. http://www.company23.com/subarutools/532 You can make that fairly easy with some pipe, a threaded rod, a large fender washer and threaded couplers. I made one to replace ball joints in my wife's OBS. It was simple with the tool. I didn't need it for the LGT; my ball joints practically fell out when I hit them with the fork. Edit: Here is the link with instructions. http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=118445 Edited May 12, 2016 by rhino6303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 You can make that fairly easy with some pipe, a threaded rod, a large fender washer and threaded couplers. I made one to replace ball joints in my wife's OBS. It was simple with the tool. I didn't need it for the LGT; my ball joints practically fell out when I hit them with the fork. Edit: Here is the link with instructions. http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=118445 So it's a homemade body side hammer thingy for unsticking ball joints? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFerrell Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Mine looks like it sat at the bottom of Lake Erie when I got mad halfway though the build thread and pushed it in. I been wanted to move to the south! I have to be honest, that is the worst I have seen on a 05! If it was me I would be either replacing everything in that pic, or sandblasting and repainting everything in that pic. You sure it was Lake Eerie and not Salt Lake? I see your end links are furked. I will be doing a post on the Moog replacements. Start spraying that s#!t with PB Blaster and hit that pinch bolt with an impact if you have it. Tighten, loosen, tighten, loosen and if your lucky they will zing right off. Otherwise a cobalt 3/8 drill bit will do the trick. You'll take the threads out of the knuckle, but a bolt, washer, washer, lock washer, and nut will serve the same purpose. Spray and pray my friend! http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/6DCDD4EA-1091-4050-BD76-17EFBB3D3CA4_zpsjuovdpcb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitrzac Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Looks like a car with ~150k from chicago. Nothing new to see here, move along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I have to be honest, that is the worst I have seen on a 05! If it was me I would be either replacing everything in that pic, or sandblasting and repainting everything in that pic. You sure it was Lake Eerie and not Salt Lake? I see your end links are furked. I will be doing a post on the Moog replacements. Start spraying that s#!t with PB Blaster and hit that pinch bolt with an impact if you have it. Tighten, loosen, tighten, loosen and if your lucky they will zing right off. Otherwise a cobalt 3/8 drill bit will do the trick. You'll take the threads out of the knuckle, but a bolt, washer, washer, lock washer, and nut will serve the same purpose. Spray and pray my friend! LOL how did it let you post in the quote section? I may just have a shop do it. Looks like a car with ~150k from chicago. Nothing new to see here, move along... Close, 80K 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 How are these holding up? Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyCrowbar Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Loving mine. I've got the whiteline bushings for the hub, but otherwise great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Think my pivot bushings are done. May jump on these. Thanks for the reminder guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Just got mine in. Looks like they may be bare aluminum. Has anyone painted them before installing them? They definitely feel lighter even without pulling the old ones. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm203 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I've already got the roll-center kit from Whiteline installed on the stock LCAs (ball joints & tie-rods). Will the Whiteline ball-joints fit out of the box or will I need this part like the Spec.B LCA guys do? http://www.ebay.com/itm/381911661977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyCrowbar Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The whiteline kit fit out the box as far as I know. I had it installed for me, and they didn't charge for any extra parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 How are the bushings on these? Stiff as STi stockers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 How are the bushings on these? Stiff as STi stockers? Keep forgetting I have these sitting up. Still pissed I missed out on the "Unofficial Group Buy" price. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm200 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) How are these control arms and bushings holding up for everyone? My car has about 140k of new England driving and was going to do whiteline LCA bushings soon. Wondering if I'm better off just getting these arms complete with the balljoints. How do the bushings it comes with compare to the white lines? I'm not looking for the caster adjustments. Just trying to decide if it's with the aggravation of pressing the old ones out (don't even know if I'll need ball joints or not) or just putting in a complete arm. Edited June 21, 2017 by ktm200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm203 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 If I had to do it again, I'd get the aluminum LCAs and install the bushings myself/have a small shop press them in for cheap then install the arms myself. I decided to get the Whiteline bushings (inner & outer) and have a Subaru shop press them in to my original arms. The cost of labor was about the same as getting the aluminum arms & Whiteline bushings. In hindsight it makes sense to get a new set of aluminum arms & Whitelines and do it yourself. That being said, after 95K miles on the oem bushings the new bushings were a welcome improvement - the car corners much more predictably & takes potholes like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Even at $110 a pop I think these are worth it if you either a.) don't have a press and have to pay for labor, or b.) have bad/rusted arms, c.) Need ball joints, front and rear bushings. Mevotech uses what looks to be firmer bushings in the rear, they are definitely don't have the same voids in them. Looks like you can buy their bushings separately (I wonder how they compare to group n). Here is the cost breakdown of all the parts without the control arms themselves: Front Bushing: $15.78 - MEVOTECH MS80428 Supreme Rear Bushing: $15.80 - MEVOTECH MS80427 Supreme Ball Joint: $14.00 - MEVOTECH MK9513 Supreme With X Factor Technology So just in parts you are at $46 per arm without shipping. Add in labor of pushing the bushings out and your probably going to be closer to $100 per arm to just refresh your current stock arms. With that said, I JUST found another alternative, this one is $54 per arm! Rock auto only shows it as being compatible with Non turbo cars, which is weird. They have the same exact part number as Mevotech, just different brand and different ball joints at least, everything else looks identical (even bushings) ULTRA-POWER CMS80182 ULTRA-POWER CMS80181 Rock Auto even names them "802_ULTRAPOWER MEVOTECH_CMS80182_1__ra_p.jpg". So I think these might be Mevotech's with their non Supreme bushings! http://www.rockauto.com/info/802/802_ULTRAPOWER%20MEVOTECH_CMS80182_1__ra_p.jpg http://www.rockauto.com/info/802/802_ULTRAPOWER%20MEVOTECH_CMS80182_3__ra_p.jpg 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Order placed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I got the Mevotech LCAs. As stated, the rear bushings are still rubber but they don't have the voids so they should be a little more durable. The ball joints that come with them are beefier than the stock ball joints. I think they are worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGTGa Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Just ordered a set! I hope it all works out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontal Opposition Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Even at $110 a pop I think these are worth it if you either a.) don't have a press and have to pay for labor, or b.) have bad/rusted arms, c.) Need ball joints, front and rear bushings. Mevotech uses what looks to be firmer bushings in the rear, they are definitely don't have the same voids in them. Looks like you can buy their bushings separately (I wonder how they compare to group n). Here is the cost breakdown of all the parts without the control arms themselves: Front Bushing: $15.78 - MEVOTECH MS80428 Supreme Rear Bushing: $15.80 - MEVOTECH MS80427 Supreme Ball Joint: $14.00 - MEVOTECH MK9513 Supreme With X Factor Technology So just in parts you are at $46 per arm without shipping. Add in labor of pushing the bushings out and your probably going to be closer to $100 per arm to just refresh your current stock arms. With that said, I JUST found another alternative, this one is $54 per arm! Rock auto only shows it as being compatible with Non turbo cars, which is weird. They have the same exact part number as Mevotech, just different brand and different ball joints at least, everything else looks identical (even bushings) ULTRA-POWER CMS80182 ULTRA-POWER CMS80181 Rock Auto even names them "802_ULTRAPOWER MEVOTECH_CMS80182_1__ra_p.jpg". So I think these might be Mevotech's with their non Supreme bushings! http://www.rockauto.com/info/802/802_ULTRAPOWER%20MEVOTECH_CMS80182_1__ra_p.jpg http://www.rockauto.com/info/802/802_ULTRAPOWER%20MEVOTECH_CMS80182_3__ra_p.jpg I just installed these Ultrapower units. As far as I can tell the only difference would be the ball joints. The included set seemed up to the task, so I installed with them. Packaging might be another way they bump the price down. They were just bagged, no box or anything... Its been 2 weeks now and car feels solid. Got rid of the clunk and weigh about 1.5 lbs less. I would recommend these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 That's awesome, thanks for the followup! 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGTGa Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Yea, thanks for the follow up! I'll report when I get mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utc_pyro Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) Just FIY, the "ULTRA-POWER" ones have dropped in price to $38.89 each. I installed SpecB arms a while back and the bushings are starting to get warn out again. This price is probably less than just the labor to push out and replace the old bushings Edited July 16, 2017 by utc_pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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