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Control Arm Bushing Front upper D30 Jeep TJ XJ ZG ZJ 52087852

by Jeep City
$45.25 - $45.25
$45.25
$45.25 - $45.25
$45.25

Front Upper Control Arm Bushing – Jeep TJ, XJ, ZJ, ZG | Crown Automotive 52087852

The front upper control arm bushings are a critical part of your Jeep's suspension geometry. When they wear out, you'll notice it — vague steering, clunking over bumps, and accelerated tyre wear are all classic symptoms. This is a genuine Crown Automotive replacement bushing, part number 52087852, for the front upper control arm on Dana 30-equipped Jeep models.

Crown Automotive is one of the most trusted names in Jeep replacement parts, and this bushing is manufactured to OEM specification — correct dimensions, correct durometer, correct fitment. It's a chassis-mount style bushing and fits both ends of the upper control arm.

Compatible Models

  • Jeep Wrangler TJ (1997–2006) — both ends
  • Jeep Cherokee XJ (2000–2001) — both ends
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (1997–1998) — both ends
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee ZG European model (1997–1998) — both ends

Common Failure Symptoms

  • Clunking or knocking from the front suspension over bumps or during braking
  • Vague or wandering steering, particularly on corrugated dirt roads
  • Visible cracking, splitting, or deformation of the existing bushing
  • Excessive movement or play in the control arm when checked by hand
  • Uneven or accelerated front tyre wear

Benefits of Replacing

Fresh control arm bushings restore correct suspension geometry, tighten up steering response, and eliminate the clunking that makes an older Jeep feel worn out. On a TJ or XJ used off-road, bushings take a hard life — regular inspection and timely replacement keeps the suspension performing as it should.

Workshop Fitting Tips

  • A bushing press or suitable socket set is required for removal and installation — do not attempt to drive bushings in or out with a hammer alone.
  • Replace bushings in pairs — if one end is worn, the other is likely close behind.
  • Inspect the control arm itself for cracks or bending while the bushing is out.
  • Torque all suspension fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (not hanging), to avoid pre-loading the new bushings.
  • A wheel alignment is recommended after any suspension component replacement.

Related Parts to Inspect

Lower control arm bushings, trackbar bushings, sway bar end links, and ball joints — if the upper bushings are worn, the rest of the front suspension is worth a thorough check at the same time.

Customer FAQs

Q: Is this a genuine Crown Automotive part?
A: Yes — this is a genuine Crown Automotive bushing, part number 52087852, manufactured to OEM specification.

Q: Does this fit the 4-cylinder XJ Cherokee as well as the 4.0L?
A: The bushing fitment is the same across XJ Cherokee variants for the listed years (2000–2001). Confirm your model year before ordering.

Q: Do I need a press to install these?
A: Yes — a bushing press or suitable socket and vice setup is required for correct installation. Attempting to fit bushings without the right tools risks damaging the bushing or the control arm.