I was first quoted $2400 (8 hrs labor) to replace L & R control arms due to cracked bushings on my 07 XLE. Then they came back and said they could do it in 6 hrs which drops it to just over $2K. Cars only worth 3-5 K so not sure what I should do. Any thoughts and no I can't do it myself. The control arms were replaced 4/19/18. 6 years ago and 36K miles ago. Shouldn't they last longer than that? Thanks in advance.
Pretty cool explained video , I would have loved to see the kind of damage or worn out part and what noises were the indication of the problem. My car make a noise while at high speed on the freeway and a little clunk when i brake , also a little noise while turning at a very low speed . Iam afraid it can not be just the worn out bushing on ghe lower control arm .
one of those 2 front bolts on the arm looked like it siezed while backing it out. I had that happen to me. scored the bolt on the way out (should have shot some penetrating oil in there first) and had to replace it w/a new one. Toyota wanted $ 24 for it so I went to Broward Bolt, got one for less than $ 3 (got several for future) and had to chase the nut w/a tap (M16x1.5). be careful out there.