180drfting

Hey guys, I have an issue on my hands. While my car was on the hoist I gave my tires a wiggle and there was a clacking sound coming from the steering. I grab the steering arm bushing and gave er a twist and shake, it's pretty loose. That would explain the clunking while turning. Is the bushing that I grabbed the culprate? If so should I pay for nissan to ship it in from japan $133 or just replace it with an aluminum one from bings.ca?

Thanks for any help

My 1991 180sx is almost completely stock fyi, just megan TC-Rods, intake,exhuats,manual boost controller,oil catch can,and thats about it.