Control arm bushing

[Big Al]

Is it possible just to change the control arm bushing on a 2000 4.4. The creaking sound I hear seems to be coming from the lower control arm bushing on the frame side. The joint near the rotor looks fine. I only have 30000 miles and wonder if I should replace the entire lower control arm or try and just replace the bushing if it is possible . I have read the DIY.

Thanks

[tijanaw]

U'll be better off changing the whole arm as it's nearly impossible to remove the bushing off the arm.

[supersteve]

I think the noise could be coming from the strut bearing. The bearing and bushing are on the top of the assembly in the fender but the noise can radiate down. The easiest way to tell is to back out of your driveway while turning the wheels. If it creeks going over the bump into the street you can be pretty sure that is what it is..

If you still think it's the lower control arm after that, I would just replace the entire arm. They are not expensive (relativly speaking) and it beats have to beat the old bushings out.

Happy Motoring,
SS

[tijanaw]

Is there a fix for that cuz I think I have the same pb, and nobody can fing the freaking noise is coming from and this is after replacing upper control arm. Every time I go over a bump, there's a creaking sound coming out of the rear right axle.