[keeper1016]

Hello everyone. First timer on here. Working on a 2007 Gmc Envoy SLE. Replacing front end bushings and ball joints. I was hoping someone may have ran into my situation.

Concerning the lower control arm front inner bushing (the large one that presses onto the LCA bracket), I've noticed differences between the old and new bushings. The original one has two light colored removable spacers that attach to each end of the bushing, as well as one large rubber spacer that mounts on the bushing forward face. The rubber core is recessed on its ends to accommodate the small spacers.

The new bushing (AC Delco 45G1388) rubber core is not recessed on its ends at all. It has two risers molded into the front face. The front face also has a raised nub that would prohibit placing a small spacer on it.

From examining the bushings, it appears that it's probably a new design, but I would like to verify it if I can.

 

[keeper1016]

Thank you for the responses. I do lubricate everything as necessary before assembling. I did email AC Delco about the differences. I messaged them on a Saturday, so I don't expect a response until Monday at the soonest.

I considered polyurethane bushings, but I want this vehicle to retain the factory ride quality and not have any additional vibration or noise. I am planning on putting the front on ramps for final torquing. I know it's gonna be a pain with the wheel on, but I'll just have to deal with it, I guess.