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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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So the wife mentioned that she noticed a clunk in the car. I had noticed it last week. So I took the front wheels off and gave everything a good shake and tug and the only thing I could find was the thrust arm bushings both having a small crack that didn't look like they went through. What do you all think? It almost looks like that the "gunk coated on the bushing is cracking but if I take a small pick it can go into the crack....
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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no question, you need new one(s)
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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Yeah Kinda leaning that way.... GMG FTW!
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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The rubber is starting to fail and should be replaced. Two Things... what is your current usage... Future usage?

If it is only a DD then get OEM replacements. Track usage & DD get the GT3 Control arms and be done with it.
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Originally Posted by CWhaley
The rubber is starting to fail and should be replaced. Two Things... what is your current usage... Future usage?

If it is only a DD then get OEM replacements. Track usage & DD get the GT3 Control arms and be done with it.
It's a weekend toy only. I'm wanting to get fun parts and figure replace everything as it wears out. I'd like to get the GMG thrust arm bushings...

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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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they are really nice units.... JMO... they are way to expensive for what you get... Cheaper to get the GT3 control arms from Tarret. As unless you track the car the solid bushing are over kill.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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You can also get replacement rubber bushings from Elephant racing choice of stock or sport hardness.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by johnsjmc
You can also get replacement rubber bushings from Elephant racing choice of stock or sport hardness.
I forgot About Elephant racing.... Get the sport version.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CWhaley
I forgot About Elephant racing.... Get the sport version.
Oh cool, I wasn't aware that Elephant Racing had those for us. Thanks for the info!


Just looked..... $360 for the Elephant racing sports or $595 for the GMG's....mmm
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I would call Elephant racing I think there is an error on their website. I think a pair should do one side. The site says 4 pair per car. If I am right then it becomes $180 for the car
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