Press is new bushings, they come out very easily.
Do control arms need to be replaced in pairs? Subaru problem with the right side
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I think you are confused. Mr. Subaru only shows replacement of the larger compliance bushing. The violent shaking is caused by a failure of the small inner bushing.
Yes, I know that, but I'm still going to replace both anyway as well as the ball joint.
Wouldn't you use the same kind of press for both?
No? Obviously, different cup sizes are required.
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I would do them in same pairs. Moog or Mevotech
Subaru wants you to do the final torque with the wheels on the ground. Is that actually possible? Does anybody actually do that? 
Can you put the front wheels on ramps, and will that count as having the load on the suspension? I guess you could do it on 4 ramps, but I don't want to have to buy another set of ramps if I don't actually have to.
Can you put the front wheels on ramps, and will that count as having the load on the suspension? I guess you could do it on 4 ramps, but I don't want to have to buy another set of ramps if I don't actually have to.
With the front on jack stands, then jack up the hub or steering knuckle with the floor jack. May not be exactly at ride height, but close enough I think. Both front tires on ramps would be better if you can still reach the fasteners with the tires on, no need for the car to be level.Subaru wants you to do the final torque with the wheels on the ground. Is that actually possible? Does anybody actually do that?
Can you put the front wheels on ramps, and will that count as having the load on the suspension? I guess you could do it on 4 ramps, but I don't want to have to buy another set of ramps if I don't actually have to.
Subaru wants you to do the final torque with the wheels on the ground. Is that actually possible? Does anybody actually do that?
Can you put the front wheels on ramps, and will that count as having the load on the suspension? I guess you could do it on 4 ramps, but I don't want to have to buy another set of ramps if I don't actually have to.
Yes you can put it on Ramps. i would move the car back and forth before doing so vs letting it straight down on a ramp. If you torque then with the suspension hanging it can put them in a bind. And yes, any one who isn't a hack does that.
I personally would do them in Pairs using OE, or do all the bushings as mentioned.
I asked because it's not always possible to fit underneath a car that's actually on its tires and not jacked up
The Forester is high enough where that might be possible, but I'd still use ramps anyway.
Still deciding between the OE bushings and ball joints (just under $200 for both sides) or just getting the Suspensia control arms (they claim to be an OE supplier and made in Turkey, so they might be made by Disa/Deeza), unless I can convince the owner to spend the $500 on OE control arms.
The special tools needed cost a lot of money ($30 snap-on ring to fit around the bushing when being pressed in/out), the press itself (about $70), and the time to actually rebuild vs replace)
Unless bearing style bushing or ploy with insert, you MUST torque it with load or bring wheel to the ride height!
Otherwise, they will
Last shorter time as rubber is flexing much more then designed.
Otherwise, they will
Last shorter time as rubber is flexing much more then designed.
What do you think of the method used in this video?
Easy. Secure front end on jack stands. Place floor jack under the ball joint on the side being worked on. Use block of wood if appropriate. Raise vehicle until jack stand no longer contacts the pinch weld.Subaru wants you to do the final torque with the wheels on the ground. Is that actually possible? Does anybody actually do that?
Can you put the front wheels on ramps, and will that count as having the load on the suspension? I guess you could do it on 4 ramps, but I don't want to have to buy another set of ramps if I don't actually have to.
Now you can tighten all fasteners.
What do you think of the method used in this video?
That's the idea, although I don't lift the car way off the jackstand, and I don't lift on the brake disc. I think some disc's can move a decent amount?
What kind of anti-seize should be used on the ball joints?
Maybe Loctite, but definitely not anti-seize.What kind of anti-seize should be used on the ball joints?
Loctite? Not for the top of it
I don't mean on the threads. I mean on the ball joint itself that goes into the housing!
For example, fast forward to 13 minutes in this video:
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Agree.
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Just regular anti seize any kind really.What kind of anti-seize should be used on the ball joints?
I've never actually put any there, never seen them rusted in there, l guess it could though. Wouldn't hurt though.
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