{"product_id":"brp-upper-arm-bushing-rebuild-kit","title":"Dirt King Upper Arm Bushing Rebuild Kit | Ram 1500 2009-2018","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rebuild kit is for a pair of upper control arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Delrin is a highly durable plastic-like compound that can endure significant mileage and time, provided it receives proper maintenance. However, if the bushings are not adequately greased or develop dry spots, they can produce a loud, unpleasant squeak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePTFE-blended Delrin offers the advantage of being self-lubricating, resulting in reduced friction and noise. Though slightly more brittle than standard Delrin, it can still withstand substantial use over long periods with the right upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x8) 1.5\"OD x 1\"ID Bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x4) Inner Bushing Sleeves (Optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Remove Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove zerk fittings, inner bushing sleeves, and old delrin bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Clean: Thoroughly clean all old grease from the control arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3. Grease Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a fresh, thin layer of \u003cstrong\u003eProthane Super Grease\u003c\/strong\u003e to the inside of the control arm bushing sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4. Install Bushings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an arbor press, dead blow hammer, or rubber mallet to press in the new bushings until they are fully seated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5. Check Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test if the inner bushing sleeves can be pushed through the new bushings, by hand, with medium-light tension. If excessive force is needed, ream the bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Reaming (if necessary):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the proper size reamer to ream the bushings while they are installed on the control arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin the reamer fast but make slow passes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter reaming, check again if the inner sleeve can slide through the bushing by hand. Repeat if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7. Debris Removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e If reaming was done, clean out any debris from between the bushings and inside the zerk fitting hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8. Final Grease Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply more \u003cstrong\u003eProthane Super Grease\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the reamed bushings, re-install the inner bushing sleeves and zerk fittings, thoroughly grease the outside of the bushings and the inside of the control arm pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009-2018 Ram 1500 Dirt King Upper Control Arms 2wd\/4wd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePart numbers and configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"brp-product-specs\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBushing Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Bushing Sleeves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Delrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInclude Inner Bushing Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDK-541947-B1100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Delrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo Not Include Inner Bushing Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDK-541947-B2100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE Blended Delrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInclude Inner Bushing Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDK-541947-B3100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE Blended Delrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo Not Include Inner Bushing Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDK-541947-B4100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips directly from the supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-brp-manufacturer-warranty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"brp-manufacturer-warranty\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eManufacturer Warranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplicable warranty terms depend on the product and manufacturer. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e or contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@bajaracingparts.com\"\u003esales@bajaracingparts.com\u003c\/a\u003e for the applicable written terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dirt King","offers":[{"title":"Standard Delrin \/ Include Inner Bushing Sleeves","offer_id":68049123934451,"sku":"DK-541947-B1100","price":114.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Delrin \/ Do Not Include Inner Bushing Sleeves","offer_id":68049123967219,"sku":"DK-541947-B2100","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PTFE Blended Delrin \/ Include Inner Bushing Sleeves","offer_id":68049123999987,"sku":"DK-541947-B3100","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PTFE Blended Delrin \/ Do Not Include Inner Bushing Sleeves","offer_id":68049124032755,"sku":"DK-541947-B4100","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/6908\/5683\/files\/brp-dk-7308019073067-35192808243243.jpg?v=1793375377","url":"https:\/\/www.bajaracingparts.com\/products\/brp-upper-arm-bushing-rebuild-kit","provider":"Baja Racing Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}