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I just had my 2019 Turbo in for service and the technician mentioned that the rear Lower Control Arm Bushings are starting to wear. They are not torn or ripped, however, he mentioned it and said it was something to keep an eye on. My car has 20K miles on it and this seems strange to me that these bushings would wear so soon. The car does not see any track time, just spirited drives on nice days. Has anyone else had these bushings wear out? Is this unusual given the mileage? Thanks for the feedback.
My car is at ~57k miles and when I looked at 55k all the bushing looked fine. I dont see any issue with yours from what I can see, but photos are not good. No reason not to keep an eye on them, but strange to see them worn unless you live in some extreme climate, salt, etc.
Possibly age also has an effect on parts that contain rubber. Mileage not always the only factor on parts wearing out. The car is 6-7 years old depending on production date.
I'm curious, what was the cost for the bushings & installation? Thank you.
The place I had a PPI in Florida charged $ 700 for parts and 3.5 hours of labor at $185/hour.
My car had 16k when I replaced them, and I went third party on the replacements as someone said earlier.
I place I had a PPI in Florida charged $ 700 for parts and 3.5 hours of labor at $185/hour.
My car had 16k when I replaced them, and I went third party on the replacements as someone said earlier.
Wow seems crazy that these would wear so quickly!! I have never had to replace these on any other cars I've owned. Seems odd.
Thanks for sharing the cost for replacement. I agree to third party for the replacement parts.
They don't look bad from that picture, and if they aren't flopping around and making noise, then don't worry about it. Bushings can deteriorate over time, depending on climate and/or lack of use. Storing cars can do more damage then driving them! Also, if that arm was ever disconnected for other work, such as suspension work, then that bolt needs to be torqued back while in a compressed positions (loaded suspension), otherwise you can have the bushing in a twisted position at all times and it will be damaged. I personally use a polejack while doing suspension work to compress the assembly into the wheel well to make sure it is in the correct position when torqued.
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Lower Control Arm Bushing Wear
