I have a grinding noise = almost like something loose in the breaks... (not clunking) from the front end... which happens on and off... most times it goes goes away when I change speeds / apply the breaks... I hear it only when driving on the street at around 25-40 mph... don't really notice it over bumpy roads??
... I took the Expy a shop and they say it's the lower control bushings which have play (he showed me marks that indicate play) and told me I need to replace the whole assembly for an insane amount of money...
3 questions...
1- Does that sound like lower control bushings to you?
2- The mechanic says it's fine to tow my travel trailer - "just stay away from major highways." ... I don't feel any vibration while steering/breaking, or any other indication that anything else is wrong - do you agree with the mechanic's statement?
3- Do you have to replace the whole control assembly when the bushings are bad??