# the arm might be bent slightly causing it not to align easily, but it won't cause squeaks and stuff -->

Posted by Matt (93SE) on September 15, 2004 at 09:57:43: In Reply to: Re: most likely it's the control arm bushings. it's a DIY job If you have a hydraulic press. --> posted by jon on September 15, 2004 at 09:53:44: but if the bushings are bad, it actually causes play in the lower suspension- just like a bad ball joint. you won't be able to properly align the car because there's a 1/2" of movement in there- several degrees on the alignment rack, and it'll drive an alignment tech nuts if he tries to adjust anything- it'll just go twice as far the other way when you push on it. Replys: maybe that explains... jon (89 SE) 11:21:43 9/15/2004 (2) I live in Rockledge. Email me. I could help. portdave (93se) 13:28:26 9/15/2004 (0) Yup, they could... or you could pay me to do it. ;) Matt (93SE) 11:38:38 9/15/2004 (0)

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: but if the bushings are bad, it actually causes play in the lower suspension- just like a bad ball joint. you won't be able to properly align the car because there's a 1/2" of movement in there- several degrees on the alignment rack, and it'll drive an alignment tech nuts if he tries to adjust anything- it'll just go twice as far the other way when you push on it.