So I just finished the install of my Prothane Total Kit. All the suspension arms, knuckes are all stamped with either L or R, for there respective sides. All except the rear lower control arms. Is there a difference in which side I install them on or no?

Here's a pic for reference:



Its the one outlines in red or the number 6, the swaybar mounts to it.

 

They have the same part number, so I assume they are interchangeable.

 

Ok, thats what I found out so thanks for re-assuring me..

 

Did the prothane kit come with bushings for that arm? My Energy Suspension kit didnt..

 

yep. the only bushings not replaced were the ones on the front, on the curved bar.

 

Damn I was wondering why the prothane kit was like $40 more lol. Wonder if I can just get those separate.

 

You would have to buy the rear kit I think. But call them, they sent me a half a bushing that was missing from my kit for free, next business day shipping too.

 

Prothane does include more bushings, hence the cost of course. Most of the bushings can be installed by hand as they are two pieces as opposed to needing a press. Still need to burn/cut/press out the OEM ones however.

The compression control arm up front (C-shape) retains its rubber as it needs the deflection during its range of movement.

 

^ genius

 

Good info. I was kinda dissapointed no one makes bushings for that curved arm.

As for installing them...no press is required. It would make it easier though. And burning is a waste of time. All you do to remove them is drill through the rubber in a circle from both sides. Then the metal part should fall out. Then take a reciprocating saw and cut through the sleeve in two spots. If it hasn't fallen out by now take a hammer/chisel and pound it out. Then you can press it in with liberal amounts of grease and a table vice. You can use a big socket on the back side so the bushing has a place to go instead of getting squished by the vice.