trouble finding bushings

veeweeguy · 10-14-2008, 08:25 PM

Upper arm bushings are bad on my 96 tracker, and I am having problems
finding new ones. Local part stores tell me that they have no listing for
them on their computers because it is not a high demand part. Any idea
where I can find them would be greatly appreciated!!!!

the flying scotsman · 10-15-2008, 10:20 AM

If you like the unit and want to keep it, call Southwest and buy the whole arm. Do it right.

-Lawless · 10-15-2008, 11:25 AM

I have a '90 Tracker and I don't even have an upper control arm, only a lower. Are you sure you have an upper? Autozone only lists a lower control arm too for the 96. I by no means are saying your wrong. Just wondering if your terminology is correct.

In fact, GM doesn't show uppers either.

the flying scotsman · 10-15-2008, 01:30 PM

Yeah, you're right of course, Lawless. I thought about that same thing after my post.

jtgh · 10-15-2008, 01:46 PM

veewee , you need to find what is really bad.
wiggle wiggle the parts with long board. and look.

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veeweeguy · 10-17-2008, 09:42 PM

Maybe my "terminology" is incorrect. If one of you could please
tell me what is holding my rear end on, I can then replace the
proper parts.

aquanaut20 · 10-18-2008, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veeweeguy

tell me what is holding my rear end on, I can then replace the
proper parts.

That would be your lumbars and pelvic bone. with a generous coating of dermus.

veeweeguy · 10-22-2008, 05:33 PM

Glad that makes u laugh. Now if someone can please take
my problem seriously, I can fix the rear end problem I have
with my 1996 Geo Tracker.(hope that is better for you folks in Canada!!!)

aquanaut20 · 10-22-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veeweeguy

Glad that makes u laugh. Now if someone can please take my problem seriously, I can fix the rear end problem I have
with my 1996 Geo Tracker.(hope that is better for you folks in Canada!!!)

Send us a picture of the faulty part or its location and we/I will endevour to assist.

Lawless's diagram (which is correct, no upper) is the front end, now we need the back.

jtgh · 10-22-2008, 10:23 PM

rear end is held on , with chewing gum and sealing wax.
LOL.
mine is 2 track rods, 2 springs of no merit. and a top RACK pivot.
ahhhh 96 tracker, now we see it.
track rods have bushes,#13 id.
top rack no.
7 points to fail not counting shocks.

bingo