Dry Upper Control Arm Rubber

[adam_knox]

Its been about 12 years since I've had my 1949 Chrysler Windsor (C-45). Just doing some check ups on it and noticed the rubber on the upper control arm is cracked and slightly dry. It still has some bounce to it. Is that a big deal? Should I tackle that, or is it as long as there material there we're good?

[MarcDeSoto]

Of course, the upper control arm rubber bumper takes a lot of abuse due to the nature of its job.  I think you are OK, as long as you are not feeling any roughness in the ride.  

[48ply1stcar]

One of mine looks like that after two years of use. I rebuilt my front end 3 years ago, of course I probably screw it up anyway.

[Andydodge]

By the way the suspension "hangs" down when the car is jacked up means that the upper rebound rubber gets compressed against the chassis and essentially squashed.........if it looks like that shown at normal ride height then its time to replace it.........at least thats my view.................andyd

[Plymouthy Adams]

the rebound rubber is not to be in contact with the upper control arm EXCEPT when jacked and weight is off the wheel....long term storage in this condition will tend to distort the rubber...except for a poor look, if the rebound rubber is securely attached to the metal mounting vulcanized to the rubber, it is good to go....many, given there is space when working will for long term use wooden blocks to maintain a gap...