EZGO RXV Front Suspension: 5 Ultimate Fixes for A-Arm Bushings

Quick answer: Rebuilding the ezgo rxv front suspension requires safely jacking the cart, unbolting the lower A-arm from the frame and spindle, removing the crushed metal sleeves, and pressing in fresh, heavily greased polyurethane bushings to restore factory camber and eliminate clunking.

If your cart is darting left and right on the road, bad bushings will make alignment impossible. Review our tie-rod alignment procedures in the Diagnostics Lab so you can properly track the cart after you finish this rebuild.

01 // The Physics of RXV Bushing Failure

The ezgo rxv front suspension is unique. It relies on a heavy-duty coil-over shock (strut) mounted to a lower control arm (A-arm). The A-arm is the pivot point for the entire front corner of the cart. It attaches to the steel frame using a long through-bolt, a hollow metal sleeve, and two polyurethane bushings.

Over years of use, dirt, water, and the constant friction of the metal sleeve pivoting up and down physically grind the polyurethane bushings into dust. Once the rubber is gone, the metal A-arm bangs directly against the metal frame (the clunking noise). Because there is now a gap where the bushing used to be, the bottom of the tire pushes outward, causing severe negative camber and destroying the inner tread of your tires.

02 // The Lab Kit: Tools Required

To pull the A-arms off your EZGO RXV without fighting seized hardware, you need the right setup.

• Jack & Heavy-Duty Jack Stands: Absolutely critical. You will be yanking on the suspension; the cart must be totally secure.
• Metric Socket Set (15mm & 17mm): EZGO RXV suspension hardware is heavily metric.
• Marine-Grade Grease & Rubber Mallet: Required to smoothly press the new polyurethane bushings into the A-arm housing.

03 // The Teardown Protocol

You must completely remove the A-arm from the chassis to access the internal bushing sleeves.

1. Elevate and Isolate: Chock the rear wheels. Jack up the front of the RXV by the main frame rail (behind the front wheels) and place it on jack stands. Remove the front tires.
2. Disconnect the Strut: Use your socket wrench to remove the lower shock mounting bolt where the bottom of the coil-over strut attaches to the A-arm. Push the shock upward and out of the way.
3. Detach the Spindle: Remove the bolt connecting the outer edge of the A-arm to the kingpin/spindle assembly.
4. Drop the A-Arm: Locate the long through-bolt securing the inner A-arm to the cart’s main frame. Unbolt it, slide the bolt out, and pull the A-arm completely off the cart.

04 // Extraction and Pressing

With the A-arm on your workbench, you will immediately see the damage. The old metal sleeve inside the bushing joint is likely rusted and seized.

Use a punch and a hammer to knock the old steel sleeve out of the A-arm. Once the sleeve is out, pry the two old rubber bushings out of the circular housing. Thoroughly clean the inside of the A-arm housing with a wire brush or brake cleaner to remove built-up rust.

Take your new polyurethane bushings and coat the inside and outside heavily with marine-grade waterproof grease. Push one bushing into each side of the A-arm housing (a rubber mallet helps here). Finally, coat the new metal sleeve in grease and slide it straight through the center of the two new bushings.

05 // Reassembly & Alignment Warning

Reinstall the A-arm in the reverse order. Slide it back into the frame bracket, insert the long through-bolt, attach the outer spindle, and bolt the bottom of the strut back into place. Torque all suspension bolts firmly.

Crucial Warning: Replacing the A-arm bushings drastically changes the physical position of your front wheels. Before you drive at top speed, you must perform a toe alignment. Replacing these bushings usually causes the front tires to “Toe-In” aggressively. Adjust your steering tie rods until you have a mild 1/8-inch Toe-In gap to prevent the cart from darting across the road.

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06 // Lab Summary

Rebuilding your ezgo rxv front suspension is a highly satisfying fix. By tearing down the MacPherson-style A-arm, extracting the rusted sleeves, and pressing in fresh, greased polyurethane bushings, you eliminate front-end clunking, fix your negative camber, and save your front tires from premature baldness.

For official torque specifications regarding your exact model year, consult the EZGO Owner’s Manual Portal.