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    Powerflex bushing ?

    Im in the process of trying to fit some Powerflex front wishbone control arm bushings on my 99 non-M, not having any luck, it seems as though the thickness of the bushing lip and washer, isn't allowing the bushing brackets to line up with the mounting location on the body, am I missing something here

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    I have it on my 2000 2.3 (same car as yours). Just followed the instructions. I think there is slight angle. Just align it with help of a Philips screw driver and so that it fits on the little tabs. Then tight it. It might need little wiggling.

    Only bad thing is, it needs periodic lubrication. Otherwise it makes a horrible noise. Luckily remove 2 bolts is enough to take it out and re-lube. See the videos i made below

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrQYyEq6I0o

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTe1Z6XLluU

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    Quote Originally Posted by saneesh8 View Post
    I have it on my 2000 2.3 (same car as yours). Just followed the instructions. I think there is slight angle. Just align it with help of a Philips screw driver and so that it fits on the little tabs. Then tight it. It might need little wiggling.

    Only bad thing is, it needs periodic lubrication. Otherwise it makes a horrible noise. Luckily remove 2 bolts is enough to take it out and re-lube. See the videos i made below

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrQYyEq6I0o

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTe1Z6XLluU
    Thanks for the response, guess I got a little leery, stopped what I was doing, took a breather, managed to get it on lol.

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