Who makes the best lower control arms?
6 Best Control Arm Brands
- Dorman®
- Moog®
- Mevotech Supreme Series®
- Crown®
- Motorcraft®
When should I replace lower control arm bushings?
5 Symptoms of a Bad Control Arm Bushing (and Replacement Cost)
- #1 – Vibrating Steering Wheel.
- #2 – Clunking/Banging Sounds.
- #3 – Steering Wander.
- #4 –Uneven Tire Wear.
- #5 – Unstable Braking.
How long does a control arm last?
Over time, the control arm assembly can become worn or bent. These assemblies normally wear out between 90,000 and 100,000 miles. They can wear out faster if you go over a large pothole or are involved in a car accident.
Should I replace the control arm or just bushings?
Worn out or torn control arm bushings is another reason a control arm may need to be replaced. In some cars, control arm bushings can be replaced separately, but it involves more labor and could cost more. For this reason, the whole control arm is usually replaced if the bushings are worn out.
What does a bent lower control arm do?
Torn and worn out control arms or bent control arms will cause a car’s steering to vibrate. This is a symptom that will become exacerbated the higher the speeds are and may become very noticeable at freeway speeds. Other potential causes of this symptom can be a bad alignment, bent wheels or unevenly worn tires.
Is a bent control arm dangerous?
If a control arm is excessively worn, damaged or bent, the vehicle is NOT SAFE to drive. The control arm bushings absorb the shock of road bumps. It will also cause the metal sleeves of the control arm rattle uncontrollably, creating annoying clunking sound coming from the front wheels.
How much does a control arm cost?
Control Arms Labor and Part Costs If just a single control arm needs replacing, it will typically cost between $50 and $100. If the damage is to the whole system, you would need to purchase a control arm kit for around $100 to $250 .