[tdelker]

I wouldn't replace them unless you think there is a problem. But if you do, you might as well get a fully loaded control arm with the front bushing, ball joint and rear bushing. The rear bushing is often torn. That's what is wrong with mine. I will just replace the rear bushing, but if I had to replace the front bushing as well, I'd get the whole control arm. Fred beans sells the fully loaded unit IIRC.

 

[tdelker]

My bad. Here's the link for loaded control arms:

http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp...at=Suspension+Front+Control+Arm&model=Outback

 

[tdelker]

If you have a hydraulic press and a nice collection of cups, then definitely worth doing the bushing separately. $188 for each arm with Ball Joints. Where separate parts are about $80.

Rumor has it Subaru ball joints rarely fail. I don't think I've seen a single post on a failed ball joint on here. Just cracked knuckles because people try to spread the knuckle to release the ball (DOESN'T WORK and usually breaks) or they break the pinch bolt.


Note: I had a bad link in there for the fully loaded arm. Edited it, and added here again:

http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_...&model=Outback