FJuan Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Merc6, do you go through a lot of nuts/bolts when changing parts? I can't see how those nuts will come free without breaking the bolt. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Here I was thinking my car was rusty, never mind.... Merc6 you take that prize. Yeah wish I stayed in NoVa! Merc6, do you go through a lot of nuts/bolts when changing parts? I can't see how those nuts will come free without breaking the bolt. Pretty much, everything is a 1 time use bolt. This is also from a car that hasn't been on the road for quite a bit. 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...
pdx_lgt Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Anyone know what kind of bushings are on these? Would it be worth swapping them out? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) Anyone know what kind of bushings are on these? Would it be worth swapping them out? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk They are the same brand as the LCA from what I been reading. I guess time will tell if they last as long as the oem ones. Mine won't be on before the engine falls back in so I can swap them out when the time comes. Edited October 8, 2015 by Merc6 incomplete thoughts... 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...
boxkita Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 They are back up to 119. http://www.carid.com/mevotech/front-right-lower-control-arm-and-ball-joint-assembly-mpn-cms80181.html http://i.imgur.com/3S6tQcl.png still 119 Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 RA still cheaper before discount. 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...
boxkita Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 wish I'd done this upgrade when I was doing the suspension in 2012. Underdog had a full set of specB parts ready to go. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtea Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Wouldn't frequent car washes help with the rust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Wouldn't frequent car washes help with the rust? ohio and other rust belt states suffer from salt on the roads. You'd have to clean the underside everytime you drove to keep ahead of the salt damage. Of course that many washes does its own damage. I used to use a grinder & can of primer to keep my high school car in good shape. Every couple of years I'd cut off the worst of the body panel rust. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Wouldn't frequent car washes help with the rust? The job I got just before the leggy broke has a heated garage. I kept a 98 Buick rust free just about with just spraying down the salt. 8 hour shifts so it dried out well. I'm trying to remember how salt was in DMV as it snows and NJ was also horrible on my legacy at times. Last few years here we didn't really have to worry about salt as they never plowed the roads half the time. NJ http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/Picture%20179_zps0uqat2qs.jpg~original OH http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/27c7d416.jpg~original How the car has been for the past few winters. http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/283a99e2.jpg~original 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...
covertrussian Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Anyone know what kind of bushings are on these? Would it be worth swapping them out? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk From the quick overview that I did of mine, they look firmer then oem bushings. Also the rearward bushing is one piece, I doubt it will fail as quickly as oem ones do. If I install my arms, I doubt I will use them though since I have whiteline caster bushings. 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...
Merc6 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 How do they feel to those that got around to installing them "as is" or close to it? Trying to gauge if I want to start swapping bushings in them before spring when they go on. 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...
Harsho1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 How do they feel to those that got around to installing them "as is" or close to it? Trying to gauge if I want to start swapping bushings in them before spring when they go on. My old lca's were original, and bushings were torn in half, so I noticed a HUGE improvement. Since I paid less for both LCA's than I would for one bushing it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaStaMooN Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 sunofabitch Jon - vBGarage Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thElement Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Still have mine in the boxes. If I decide to sell my LGT I will sell em for the right price. Thanks again to OP for the alert on this deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyCrowbar Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 What would it take to separate them from you now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thElement Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 wesleyCrowbar ... lemme contemplate it.. not sure Im gonna sell just thinking about getting something newer, with a warranty, that I don't have to wrench on. So far my factory LCAs are holding up bought these for when they inevitably fail. Gimme a week and if I sell the LGT (and these don't go with it) I will give you a heads up. Thinking of selling the car with extras and if I don't get what I want sell the car without the extras. OEM Catless Up, Cobb AP-V3-SUB-02, Factory Wheels, Alumimum LCAs, All exhaust gaskets and extra Banjo Bolts/Filters n Crush Washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitrzac Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Does anyone have a comparison to the included bushing in these VS the group N bushings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Does anyone have a comparison to the included bushing in these VS the group N bushings? Not really. Still sitting on shelf as I'm gonna order more items to update my rust bucket. 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...
wesleyCrowbar Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Any tips for getting the ball joint back in the hub with these lca's? I've got my konis and springs on and everything is attached except the LCAs. I've taken them off and I'm gonna give it another go tomorrow. I want to avoid taking apart the bolts attaching the hub to the strut if possible, but I'll do it if I have to. Edited December 30, 2015 by wesleyCrowbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I think earlier here they said the BJ's were larger than normal. 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...
mrmako Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I just had my car inspected today and the guy told me the bushings were starting to go, so I saw this thread looking for a how to do but got some great pricing information. Jess.com has them for $95 each with free shipping: Shopping Cart Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Part Number # 662-CMS80182 This item is expected to ship 01/12/16. $95.99 Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Part Number # 662-CMS80181 This item is expected to ship 01/12/16. $95.99 I'll scour the 4th Gen area and find the how to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 UPDATE: Jegs just changed the price to $138 each, and I hadn't even checked out yet. F'er's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitrzac Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I bought a pair at $95 from jegs on monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I'm in the mist of my new years maintenance list, and these are going in my top 3. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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