Replacing a damaged control arm bushing

[Perch - Tsi]

The large red bushing in the control arm that the shock fork bolts too, the right hand line off of the "Strut Rod Bushing"
Despite being a "Master Kit", it does not include this one, and Ive done quite a bit of damage to it getting the bolt unfrozen from the sleeve,
any ideas on where i can get my hands on one?

 

[wret]

I had the same question when I installed ES bushings. As you know, the bushing is not included in the "master kit" and it's almost impossible to determine the exact bushings included in any kit. In the end, I asked Jtoby. He explained that ES no longer makes that bushing because of side forces on the shock. Stock may be the only option, unless it is a race only car, in which case you could use a spherical bearing.

 

[T2Small]

I moved to a spherical bearing there. If you go that route, I'd highly recommend a high quality, stainless "aircraft" bearing with load ratings significantly higher than you would ever see. A rusted spherical bearing would be a PITA for a street car.

I also would not recommend polyurethane there.

I found that purchasing a whole new arm from Mitsubishi was easier and cheaper than trying to replace that bushing.