Parts for your 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Suspension bushes

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Suspension Bushes — What They Do and When to Replace

Suspension bushes are absolutely fitted to the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Mitsubishi’s workshop manual for the GK/GL-series Eclipse Cross (2018–2020) details front MacPherson struts with a lower control arm using inner and rear rubber bushes, a front stabiliser (sway) bar with mounting bushes and links, plus a rear multi-link setup with arm and subframe bushes. The Mitsubishi parts catalogue also lists individual front lower arm bushes and rear arm bushes for this model, confirming their use from factory.

These rubber or elastomer mounts sit at the pivots where arms, bars and subframes meet the body. Their job is to isolate vibration, control movement and keep wheel alignment stable as the SUV rides over bumps, brakes and corners. Good bushes mean a quieter cabin, sharper steering and even tyre wear. When they’re tired, the Eclipse Cross can feel vague, clunk over speed humps and corrugations, or wander on the motorway.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to have the bushes visually checked every 15,000 km or 12 months. Look for perishing, cracking, splitting, or fluid contamination (oil can soften rubber). Sway bar D-bushes often squeak on dry days, lower control arm rear bushes are a common wear item that can cause braking instability or feathered tyres if they deform. In NZ, WOF inspectors and Australian roadworthy checks will ping excessive play or torn bushes.

Replacement can be done as individual press-in bushes or by fitting complete arms. Many workshops favour complete arms for speed and longevity, pressing individual bushes is fine if tooling and alignment jigs are on hand. Always torque bushes at normal ride height to avoid preloading the rubber, and book a four-wheel alignment afterwards to reset camber and toe. If you’re chasing comfort and OE feel, stick with quality rubber bushes. Polyurethane options can sharpen response but may add a bit more road feel and noise — your call.

There’s no fixed change interval, expect anywhere from 80,000 to 150,000 km depending on roads and loads. Avoid soaking bushes with petroleum-based cleaners, and fix any leaking shocks or engine oil drips that can accelerate bush wear. Replacing bushes in axle pairs keeps handling balanced and your Eclipse Cross tracking straight.

• Tell-tales: clunks, steering shimmy, instability under brakes, uneven tyre wear, squeaks over bumps
• After replacement: torque at ride height and get a wheel alignment

FAQs

How long do suspension bushes last on a 2020 Eclipse Cross?
On typical Aussie and Kiwi roads, many owners see 80,000–150,000 km before major bushes need attention. Lots of corrugations, heavy loads or city kerb strikes can shorten that. Regular inspections during servicing help catch issues early.

What symptoms point to worn bushes?
Listen and feel for clunks over speed humps, steering wander, instability under braking, and uneven tyre wear. Squeaks from the front can be dry sway bar bushes. A technician can confirm with a pry bar check on a hoist.

Should they replace individual bushes or the whole control arm?
Both approaches work. Pressing in individual bushes can be cost-effective if the ball joint and arm are fine. Complete arms save labour time and refresh multiple wear points at once. Either way, insist on a post-fitment alignment.