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Replaced the front sway bar bushings and lower control arms. No more squeaks (bushings) or clunks (LCA ball joints) when going over speed bumps! At least not from the front end...

I went to Brakes Plus to replace the right front LCA which got bent by a hard hit to the curb. As mentioned I paid $285.22 for an OEM LCA from my Mazda dealer with 20% off from MSRP. Took it to the shop and they suggested to install a front camber adjustment bolt just in case and it costs...

I have around 145k miles (2015 CX-5 GT). In 2024 I had a noise from the front. I did the little protectors on the springs, no luck. I did the LCAs and no luck. Did the sway bar links and that ended up fixing that noise. Note on this, noise didn't happen when sitting in the air, had to jack...

Putting the new LCAs on wasn't really a problem, but the bushings part (that has the two bolts, 1 long, 1 short) was definitely difficult to get to align right without it moving off center. Not that difficult, but took a bit of finagling for me.

In short, keep a close eye out for play in the front wheels when you have the car up in the air. Or clunking. Though my LCA ball joint clunks over bumpy turns, it's hardly any play. I won't change it just yet.. Look out for excessive amounts of it.

it is a lot of fun and joy! I replaced my front twice and then my right side once more again. I was off roading (stupidly) in the pits and bottomed out many times which messed up my suspension again and ripped off a lot of plastic front fender lol 🙄🙄

If the ball joints on the LCAs are still in good shape without play, the worn bushings won’t cause immediate danger other than some clunking noise. But if the rubber seal on ball joints is cracked or broken with play, it definitely is time to replace the LCAs. I went to Brakes Plus to...

But you still want to be careful on clunking ball joint even if it doesn’t have any “play”. It’s a lot more dangerous when the LCA ball joint fails, i.e. the ball comes out of the socket! And it’s been reported a couple of times here even on an almost new CX-50: Control Arm Shears off on a...

...metal pipe trying to loose the bolts and nuts. I wouldn’t use the torch though. You can also check the price from indie shops replacing the LCAs. I just replaced a bent LCA on passenger side due a hard hit to the curb. Brakes Plus charged me $250 on labor with my own OEM LCA. The...

...up in snowier areas. Brakes plus quoted me close to $1100 to do the lower control arms, but that was parts and labor. Looks like I can get the LCA's online for $185 each and then maybe pay them to install them. I bought some LCA's at the dealer for $289 each over the weekend and then...

Interestingly enough I recently did my LCA's and CV axles on the front end and about 95% of my clunks went away, but I also notice the same intermittent clunks while turning at parking lot speeds over broken pavement. I am anxious to see your answer to this problem. I'm guessing it's the sway...

so yeah, my 2016 CX-5 is up to 163,000 miles. I had local shop replace both LCA and outer tie rods. both LCA rubber bushings were cracked and broken, the LCA ball joint was in bad shape. The outer tie rod rubber were both cracked. This was expected at 163K. I just got it done because I...

Yeah my sway bar links look bad too, so they are getting replaced at the same time.

...first on the end links, esp if they are loose. My steering also felt loose and sloppy, like a low tire until I replaced them. Then, a ball joint shat itself. Had the local shop replace the entire LCA, and the handling is fine again. Rather good for it's age and mileage (original struts.!)

I did as you suggested and there a boat load of leaves acorns and sand behind the wheel well liner. Appreciate the info, hopefully that clears it up.

...TSBs. Unfortunately the ball joint on it is also weak and problematic. So most DIYers especially in early days chose to replace the entire LCA with new bushings and ball joint pre-installed. The price usually was under $100 for a good new aftermarket LCA and it’s easier to replace...

Takes about an hour to replace a LCA on this car. Plus parts plus $150 ish for an alignment

I could have asked for it. I didn't. I'm just so happy that dreadful droning sound is gone. I also replace a front left LCA due to play in the balljoint. Steering feels much tighter and more responsive. Ride is smooth again. much better handling. I noticed with my keen ear, that I can hear the...

d I actually did do the passenger side ball joint as a emergency repair once with a Mevotech unit. Used a ball joint press and it all was done without a big impact. I know have a big impact, but yeah was planning on just doing the ball joint as the bushings seem okay for now. Probably wise...

I just joined this forum to specifically thank you. You’ve made my year with this solution. Mechanic quoting $4k to redo LCA and struts, sway bar links, etc. I ignored them and replaced all that myself. None of that resolved the front passenger side “clunk” noise at low speed. Just finished...