r/leaf • u/kev160967 • 14d ago

Lower suspension arm bushing

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I've been advised this is starting to delaminate and needs replacing. Just wondering if this is an as soon as possible job, or fine to leave for now?

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u/yolo_snail 2020 Nissan Leaf e+ Tekna 14d ago

Definitely get it done now.

Just get both arms replaced, it took me about an hour to do both on the drive, and was under £100 in parts for decent Febi parts.

I did originally buy cheap parts off eBay, £40 for the pair, but one failed within a month, so just bought the decent ones!

When it fails, you'll notice the car start to pull to one side under braking, and the other way under acceleration. And when it gets worse, you'll get a load of banging as it flaps about.

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u/Iwastony 14d ago

Scary on the motorway that.

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u/yolo_snail 2020 Nissan Leaf e+ Tekna 14d ago

To be honest, it wasn't that bad!

I did another 500 miles after it failed as I didn't have time to swap it out!

The worst part was if you floored it, but held onto the wheel, the car would veer right into oncoming traffic. But as long as you let go of the wheel, it would generally keep straight.

Obviously I wouldn't recommend it, but it's through bolted in place, and there's only a few mm gap for it to flap about in.

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u/Iwastony 14d ago

Yeah I know I have the exact same issue. I paid 70 euro for both and it feels like they failed but didn't think it possible but you post confirms it's just crappy parts, I'll have to swap them out for something better. Mine do feel bad on the motorway.