2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission What is bad, control arm or bushing (sliding left/right)

All,



I have been getting a "Clunking" noise/feeling under my feet and found that my upper control arm is sliding to the mount both left and right (PS to DS). Its obvious that the control arm is the moving item. I'm curious if this is a problem with the bushing or the control arm. Just so I can get the right part ordered. Money is tight having just transfered to a different branch of the military so I can't do my normal overkill replace it all approach.



Oh, and it appears that the bushing is 100% intact and not damaged, other than the components are not bound together...



Thanks,



Corey

 

we had a gasser that was doing that and i just spoted it together with my mig welder? it was fine for the next 3 years

 

Is the steel sleeve moving in the arm or is the bushing moving in the sleeve?

 

The bushing looks 100% intact and is not moving, the actual control arm is sliding on the metal outter surface of the bushing... (Unless this is a metal inner surface of the control arm... )



Thanks



Corey

 

I would spot weld it like an above poster said. I did that to mine as a temprary fix. new upper arms are about $100 each.



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