Front forward lower control arm bushings leaking fluid(?) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ariZona28 · 12-17-2023, 02:26 PM

As the title says. Pulled the Z out of the garage for a therapy run this morning and damn near had a stroke when I saw a drop of fluid on the floor.

Inspection revealed fluid leaking from both forward bushings. WTF! Anyhow, anybody know part numbers for replacements or aftermarket upgrades if OEM not available? I was glad to see it wasn't a cracked block or some other LS7 related failure but I'm still pissed AND disappointed. I purposely drive the car once a week just so s#!t like this doesn't happen. I hit them with the rag wrench and went for a good 6500 rpm "tour". Stil love this machine!

olblue75 · 12-17-2023, 03:36 PM

Try Rock auto they have GM original.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...trol+arm,10401

There is no aftermarket that I could ever find the Z arm is gonna be the best you can find due to its bushings.

Shark72 · 12-17-2023, 08:23 PM

Could it be lubricate just leaking out due to temperature? Is there any signs of bushing degradation?

ariZona28 · 12-18-2023, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark72

Could it be lubricate just leaking out due to temperature? Is there any signs of bushing degradation?

I'm hoping that's all it is. After looking at the Rockauto selection suggested by oldblue I see they're "pre-lubricated". I was wondering if anyone else's Z has this going on. Maybe no big deal. Both bushings still look like new. Less than 7K miles.

cdb95z28 · 12-18-2023, 05:14 AM

The arm/bushing is the same as at least the ZL1 and SS 1LE arm except the Z arm has the white bushing inserts. So if you cannot find a GM Z/28 arm with the insert, buy the ZL1/1LE arm and swap out your insert into the new arms.

Those inserts are gold. Never toss them in the garbage, they have value.

Roamer63 · 12-18-2023, 07:33 AM

Mine did the same thing. Decided it was just lube melting in the heat of the summer. It quit after a few days and seems fine now.

Infidel67 · 12-18-2023, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark72

Could it be lubricate just leaking out due to temperature? Is there any signs of bushing degradation?

I would say that is it, I got a whole cabinet full off grease cartridge's and it looks like an oil field in there. Temps and shelf life is when the oil separates.

12-17-2023, 02:26 PM	#1
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	Front forward lower control arm bushings leaking fluid(?) As the title says. Pulled the Z out of the garage for a therapy run this morning and damn near had a stroke when I saw a drop of fluid on the floor.Inspection revealed fluid leaking from both forward bushings. WTF! Anyhow, anybody know part numbers for replacements or aftermarket upgrades if OEM not available? I was glad to see it wasn't a cracked block or some other LS7 related failure but I'm still pissed AND disappointed. I purposely drive the car once a week just so s#!t like this doesn't happen. I hit them with the rag wrench and went for a good 6500 rpm "tour". Stil love this machine! Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

12-17-2023, 03:36 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Try Rock auto they have GM original. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...trol+arm,10401 There is no aftermarket that I could ever find the Z arm is gonna be the best you can find due to its bushings. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

12-17-2023, 08:23 PM	#3
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 837	Could it be lubricate just leaking out due to temperature? Is there any signs of bushing degradation? __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

12-18-2023, 05:14 AM	#5
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,209	The arm/bushing is the same as at least the ZL1 and SS 1LE arm except the Z arm has the white bushing inserts. So if you cannot find a GM Z/28 arm with the insert, buy the ZL1/1LE arm and swap out your insert into the new arms. Those inserts are gold. Never toss them in the garbage, they have value. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

12-18-2023, 07:33 AM	#6
Roamer63 Drives: 2014 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Nebraska Posts: 57	Mine did the same thing. Decided it was just lube melting in the heat of the summer. It quit after a few days and seems fine now.