Control arms
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Control arms
I am getting a spare set of used front and rear control arms to replace the original ones. While I send the control arms to a machine shop to have the VBP bushings kits installed, should I tell them to install grease fittings on each of the control arm so I could grease the bushings later myself? Any pros and cons?
Last edited by Caveboy; Mar 5, 2017 at 06:28 PM.
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While your at it you might as well have new ball joints pressed in as well.
I purchased a full set of control arms and knuckles and installed bushings and ball joints. One less thing to worry about !
I purchased a full set of control arms and knuckles and installed bushings and ball joints. One less thing to worry about !
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^That is not my picture but the only one I could find for you.
I do my own work and unfortunately don't take enough pictures.
Labor cost vary depending on the area.
A well seasoned shop that specializes in late model Vettes can install them pretty quick (less than 4-6 hrs) with fees of $75-$150/ hour.
No matter how good the shop is, if they don't have Vette experience they will be a little lost. It will take longer, cost more and they may not get it right.
I would rather go outside my area and rent a car to find a shop that does this kind of thing all the time.
I do my own work and unfortunately don't take enough pictures.
Labor cost vary depending on the area.
A well seasoned shop that specializes in late model Vettes can install them pretty quick (less than 4-6 hrs) with fees of $75-$150/ hour.
No matter how good the shop is, if they don't have Vette experience they will be a little lost. It will take longer, cost more and they may not get it right.
I would rather go outside my area and rent a car to find a shop that does this kind of thing all the time.
Last edited by Rob 02; Mar 16, 2017 at 12:21 AM.