Do you need to replace lower control arm or bushing?
I can tell you that no matter who you go to you probably don’t want to replace the entire control arms unless they are bad. With your car being a 1993 you probably do need to change your bushings. While you have the control arm out you should probably go ahead and change your ball joints as well. The ball joints are about $30-$40 a side.
What happens when you tighten the bushing on a car?
If you tighten them all the way down w/ the control arm hanging down, it will apply a heavy binding load on the bushings when the car sets down and the control arm is pushed all the way back up to its normal position. [quote=”matthewross1987″ post=47475]Thanks so much for the input.
How much does it cost to replace a lower control arm?
If your brakes are unstable and the system is not sturdy, then the lower control arm bushings replacement cost can be much higher due to the damage in the suspension and the braking. The cost to replace a control arm or the lower control arm bushing can vary depending on the specific make, model and year of your car.
How can I replace the bushing on my leaf?
This job is fast and easy and can be done with basic hand tools and a ball joint or bushing press which you can rent for free at your local parts store. You can also use this method to replace bushings in your leaf springs and pretty much anything that has pressed in bushings!
How much does it cost to repair lower control arm?
From our research, the average professional repair costs, including parts, will be in the $175 to $425 range. Keep in mind that this is the price for the control arm only and will not include additional parts if needed.
When should you replace bushings?
While there’s no set schedule, the bushings may wear out and need to be replaced as a vehicle approaches 100,000 miles. Driving aggressively or over rough roads can decrease the lifespan of the control arm bushings. On some vehicle models, the bushings are permanently installed in the control arms.
What problems do worn suspension bushings cause?
Worn control-arm bushings can allow the vehicle’s front end to slip out of alignment and cause premature tire wear . What feels or sounds like worn shocks or ball joints, or another suspension problem, may not be the fault of the part itself but the bushing that cushions joints and mounting points.
When do the control arms need to be replaced?
- Test drive the car on the freeway. Torn and worn out control arms or bent control arms will cause a car’s steering to vibrate.
- the control arm bushings may be worn or the arms themselves may be bent.
- Drive the vehicle around a series or corners and also pay attention to how it behaves in a straight line.
How much does a Mercedes Benz control arm cost?
The bushings range from about $40-$50 a side. A good control arm is about $300 a side, and very well might be more if you buy an official MB control arm. You can get cheap control arms for about $150 a side, but they are a pretty critical part of your suspension.
How much does it cost to replace bushings on a Mercedes Benz?
They used to be super expensive, but are now available for about $60-$70. The presses for the bushings and ball joints can be either REALLY expensive for something like a Baum tool at like $450, or they can be a LOT cheaper for a tool designed for mercedes sized bushings and ball joints but not the “official” tool at like $75-$100.
I can tell you that no matter who you go to you probably don’t want to replace the entire control arms unless they are bad. With your car being a 1993 you probably do need to change your bushings. While you have the control arm out you should probably go ahead and change your ball joints as well. The ball joints are about $30-$40 a side.
The bushings range from about $40-$50 a side. A good control arm is about $300 a side, and very well might be more if you buy an official MB control arm. You can get cheap control arms for about $150 a side, but they are a pretty critical part of your suspension.
They used to be super expensive, but are now available for about $60-$70. The presses for the bushings and ball joints can be either REALLY expensive for something like a Baum tool at like $450, or they can be a LOT cheaper for a tool designed for mercedes sized bushings and ball joints but not the “official” tool at like $75-$100.