Help with control arm bushings- which way to install?

[Gvr4-330]

This is definately a newbie question but I couldn't find anything from searching so...

I'm installing new bushings on my front control arms. The stock ones are still in the car, so I really can't tell...

Which direction do the bushings go? The rear bushings with the big marshmallow bushing has one end that's thicker than the other. Which side goes towards the front?

The metal sleeve around the front bushings is offset more towards one side than the other. Which side goes towards the front?

Thanks!
Rob

 

[turbowop]

You'll see when you get the old arms off.

 

[Gvr4-330]

I guess I will... I thought I'd be able to get the new control arms ready before I took the old ones off.

Rob

 

[turbowop]

Oh, I didn't realize you were readying another pair beforehand. I don't actually remember which end goes where, but you can easily see by using a flashlight under the car. You don't even need to jack it up, just throw a blanket down on the ground and lay on it and look underneath.

 

[GVR4_1057]

The rear you can check on the car as wopper has previously stated. The fronts do not matter with the bushings that you are using.
I want to see pick of that powder coating job too /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Gvr4-330]

Thanks guys. I'll give it a try tomorrow and get pics up.

Rob