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Old 01-17-2012 | 08:03 PM
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Default Cost to replace split bushes on lower control arm?

Hi all,

Need some pricing advice.

Just had the SRT in for service and they informed me to replace the bushes on the lower control arm as they were split.

They want to charge me $1295!!

Am I being taken for a ride here?

Thanks Michael
 
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Old 01-17-2012 | 08:26 PM
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It cost me $700 to install my new control arm bushings, springs, shocks, corner balance and alignment. Of course it wasn't at the dealer. I used a performance and alignment shop.

Les
 
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Old 01-17-2012 | 08:31 PM
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It is a dealer... of course you are.... If it is the rear control arm it is easier than front... you just need the bushings, a spring compressor and some patience.... or find a good wheel shop like Les did.....
 
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Old 01-18-2012 | 01:58 PM
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Lower adjustable control arm bushings installed on front of my car + lower ball joints and steering damper ,labor 361.00 INCLUDING ALLIGNMENT

DO NOT PAY 1200.00 BUY BUSHINGS AND TAKE TO A GOOD SHOP
 
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Old 01-18-2012 | 03:18 PM
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Default Re: Cost to replace split bushes on lower control arm?

I have brand new left side front lower control ,,,, $100.00 + shipping,, sorry do not have a right side. jim
 
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Old 01-18-2012 | 05:40 PM
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Post Re: Cost to replace split bushes on lower control arm?

Originally Posted by simmie777
Hi all,

Need some pricing advice.

Just had the SRT in for service and they informed me to replace the bushes on the lower control arm as they were split.

They want to charge me $1295!!

Am I being taken for a ride here?

Thanks Michael
Sorry to hear this, appears there are some less costly alternatives. How many miles do u have on your car?
 
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Old 01-18-2012 | 06:02 PM
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Default Re: Cost to replace split bushes on lower control arm?

Thank you for all the replies. Having access to this forum has saved me countless $$$$$$.

I have already obtained an alternative quotation and they want $550 including alignment which I thought was around the mark.

In Australia its hard to find someone who can be trusted to work on these cars. Most places I have spoken to have never worked on or seen one!

My car only has 23k miles.

Fingers crossed the suspension shop I bring it to does the right thing!!!

Thanks Michael
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 01:55 PM
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Default Re: Cost to replace split bushes on lower control arm?

i had no idea this would cost me so much and I can't even find who to buy the the bushings for the lower control arm. everyone wants to sell me the entire cntrl arm.
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 04:02 PM
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Default Re: Cost to replace split bushes on lower control arm?

Originally Posted by rickpabon
i had no idea this would cost me so much and I can't even find who to buy the the bushings for the lower control arm. everyone wants to sell me the entire cntrl arm.
I have a brand new left side only for 100. + shipping. if you or anyone want it ,,in fact i have two left sides bought one they sent me two still my cost was over 300. for the two of them i am selling them for 100 + shipping each jim
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 04:24 PM
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There are many shops that earn money, others steal it. Find the former, or develop a relationship with one and save. Woody
 
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