Lower control arm help

[85Nissan7204x4]

Hi i have a 1985 nissan 720 i been fixing and im doing a lift kit. When i removed the lower control arm the hole in the frame where the metal sleeve and bushings go looks to be eaten away from previous owner not changing them. content://media/external/file/43982. Is the hole in the frame suppose to have the metal sleeve fit tight? Im just trying to figure out if the hole got eaten away and if i need to have it welded.

[datzenmike]

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[Lockleaf]

If you are talking about the rear bushing of the front lower control arm, yes it is often pounded out and should be repaired if you can. I repair them by taking two of the giant washers from the bushings and welding one of them to either side of the frame bracket.

 

That being said, I have simply replaced the bushings and ignored the oblonged hole before. Not optimal, but the improvement was still huge.

[85Nissan7204x4]

this is a picture of it. Does the hole look too big for the sleeve.

[Lockleaf]

Can't tell from that pic. But it should be simple. If it's still a circle, there isn't much damage. If it's egg shaped or oval, then it needs repair.

[C-Arrington]

I know thread is a little old I'm new to the site and working my 86 kc 4x4 and seem to have this same problem the washer idea seems feasible. But where can I find new bushings have checked several places with no luck. Any help appreciated

[datzenmike]

Have you tried Nissan?

[Lockleaf]

I buy mine from oreilly with no difficulty. Also, see rockauto.com

 

 

Look for "strut rod bushings"

[C-Arrington]

Thanks that was my problem not called control arm bushings " strut rod bushings ". I'm going to replace them and address the worked out hole when I have more time.