I have been running solid subframe bushes for about a year now or so, and both of my control arms are now very much broken. Could solid subframe bushes be destroying control arms?
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'93 Audi 100 Avant - R.I.P
'92 Audi UrS4 Avant - SOLD
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Were your control arms new when the metal subframe bushes were done. Also can depend on what brand they were ? I presume it is the ball joint end of the control arms that have the play ?
Metal subframe bushes are not compatible with a daily driven car - Others can flame me if they need to but that's just my opinion.
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I know 1 was brand new definitely, came with the car when I bought it. Other one I fitted was genuine Audi that came with second sub frame when I bought it.
Can't really complain about them if I'm honest, slight increase in road noise/vibration, but handling is miles better...but if it means having to replace lower arms once a year I will be going back to stock or poly bushes.'93 Audi 100 Avant - R.I.P
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I have solid subframe bushes on my UrS4 for about 2 years now. Fitted together with new good quality control arms and so far everything is OK, even considering how bad roads we have here. Mileage is low though, around 20000km.Comment
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That's good to hear. I really like how she handles with solid bushes. I might just get new arms fitted and see what happens.
Would you know anyone who runs poly control arm bushes?'93 Audi 100 Avant - R.I.P
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Just buy high quality arms (Lemforder) and you will be a happy bunny
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Can't get lemforder complete arms, but I can source bushes separately. So if ball joint is ok I'll just get them and press new ones in
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'92 Audi UrS4 Avant - SOLD
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Yes you can:
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Switch inner bushings to uniballs. Even better control.
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Problem with that is she's a daily driver so I want retain some comfort
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'92 Audi UrS4 Avant - SOLD
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Solid subframe bushes in mine didn't make it any more harsh... Definitely drives much better.
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Yes mine are trw or lemforderOriginally posted by hunker7
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Thanks Des
'93 Audi 100 Avant - R.I.P
'92 Audi UrS4 Avant - SOLD
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