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Default Re: Replacing the rear bushings in both front control arms

Originally Posted by Myopic
@NeedsWings Thank you for the offer Rob, but this time I bought the parts in Poland.
Today, a courier delivered new left and right front lower control arms with bushings and both ball joints from LEMFORDER.
These parts cost me $270.
I have an appointment with a mechanic on Monday to replace them in my car.


Please let us know the total cost you have paid after this work is done? Reason I ask, the savings you have after doing it yourself and just paying for a 4 wheel alignment. Most of us here have jacks, jack stands, and many have a larger set of tools to self-help a couple of 'FCA's', so a labor charge is only some time and a six-pack or two (after most of the work is done). I had an older backyard mechanic tell me many years ago, that doing your own suspension work and driving a short distance to have an alignment, would save you a lot of $. That same mechanic also gave a few hints to a quick adjustment using a string and a weight/piece of chalk, to get within a darn good window of an alignment (but then get it done right). Good luck, and please keep us members in the loop about your costs?


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