when do i need to replace a arm bushing

[bluegrass]

I checked out the front and had play in the tie rod end and upper ball joint now that I have replaced all of the that I have play in the upper a arm I can more them back and fourth so I don't know if this is a normal thing the sled is a 2012 nitro xtx has 900 miles out it sould there be any play in the a arm at all

 

[canoehead]

Safe bet they're done. Should be zero lateral movement in the arms. I didn't think mine where bad until I installed the new oil-lites.

 

[bluegrass]

Ok I am getting a front to back movement I think that is what you are talking about they seem to be good up and down

 

[NS FX NYTRO]

I just went through my nytro and the only thing tight is the lower a-arm bushings. The upper ball joints have a little play, but 90% of the play on mine is from the upper, inner a-arm bushings. $75 gets you all 12 oilite bushings, so mine is getting them all replaced, then I'll go from there. I have owned a few sleds and have never replaced these items. Now if the exhaust doughnuts hold up for the rest of the season I'll be happy!

 

[canoehead]

Ok I am getting a front to back movement I think that is what you are talking about they seem to be good up and down

Yes that's the lateral free play I'm talking about. I didn't think there was much on mine like I said until I checked after installing new ones.

 

[mcamzr]

Had to do mine at 450 miles.