The Mazda dealership tried to do that to my wife, took it to my own mechanic and all they replaced was the bushing
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I just did my front lower control arms on my 14 FXT. It's the forward bushing that usually wears out and causes a vibration at highway speed. My driver side one was pretty bad.
I just had mine done on my 2019 Forester with 112K miles for the same reason I see yours - the bushings are shot. It made a night/day difference in handling. I had noticed the car had gotten less "planted" and more skatey on the road over any rough pavement or bumps.
I do recommend the S3 or RS3 bushing if possible. FCP has the corteco version for something like $10 each. It’s a solid rubber version that will last longer and I noticed no increase in NVH on my Mk6 Golf.
I currently have energy suspension bushings all around on my 69 Camaro. Lube them up well when you install them and they won't squeak. It will ride a bit firmer as it won't absorb road imperfections like the rubber bushings do.
Since you have a decent driveline the only modifcations I would do would be poly bushings for front and rear subframes
If they are Febest etc perhaps as not the same as OEM quality
KYBs are probably the higher quality shock/strut. But their bushings in their full assemblies are HOT garbage. They break apart pretty quickly.
There are aftermarket replacement bushings like febest, but they suck.
Ford Territory after a year or two magpapalit kna agad ng bushings and take note buong pangilalim ang replacement then yung engine transmission supports ganun din ang bilis masira.
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