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What is a control arm bushing?

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Its a rubber piece that holds the control arm to the frame of the vehicle it is round like the control arm to allow the arm to flex. (The control arm holds the wheel to the frame and uses the control arm bushing to flex over bumps while holding the wheel vertically and keeps your tires wearing properly).

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