They can be. If you have some rust, get some PB blaster or some penetrating oil and spray it down before you go at it. I sometimes will do it a few times starting a day or two before working on it. My element is relatively rust-free, so I didn't have any issues.
My mechanic is putting on the adjustable arms and also a spring/ strut kit. I'm hoping the damn rear tires are straight! I've been buying rear tires every 2 months!
I’m not sure about the known issues of the civic. It could be general wear of all of the suspension components. When I put new springs and struts on my element, the rear end lifted up higher.
I had to do the same thing with my CRV. I added a 20mm spacer to lift the rear end up some and added some adjustable camber arms with poly bushings. I noticed yours are rubber. Did you tighten the bolts while the vehicle was on the jack?
Jackson Cruz which brand upper control arms did u buy? Also which bolts do you refer to ? The set bolts for the chamber adjustment ? Or at the bushing ?
@@GetMikeNyce I forgot on my CR-V but on your Eelement you could get these from Rock Auto. The bolt that need tightened properly while suspension is under load would be the two upper arm bolts to prevent premature bushing wear. www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5562597&cc=1433815&jsn=2151
