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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 02:06 AM
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What is a good price to pay for replacing the front and rear upper and lower control arm bushings and tie rods ends?

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You have to replace the complete control arm. You could put poly bushing in, but they will make noise and bind over time. What makes you think you need new bushings?

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Stock bushings are not available separately and require purchase of complete arm @ $175 each approx. Labor about 2 hours a corner X your local labor rate if not doing it yourself plus alignment cost. You can purchase low mileage used but good arms through several of the forum vendors that recycle wrecks, figure half price. Poly bushings are an option. They will provide a firmer ride. If installed and lubed properly, they do not bind or make noise.
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Recommend race spec adjustable tie rod ends. Check out summit and jegs. Mine went out at 95k. Horrified to find such a crucial part was so under designed.
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