Changed the front stabilizer bushings and stabilizer links..

Noticed a fairly loud squeak coming from upper control arm when ambient temp is rather cold.

How much should I expect to pay for the control arms?

 

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you can get the bushings for the upper control arms seperately

 

What about the upper ball joint?

What is it thats squeaking?
Is it the bushing on the arm, or the ball joint?

 

Both are readily available and reasonably priced, just replace both. bad ball joints are more inclined to knock rather than squeak, that is more likely the bushings.

 

Since my mechanic is doing the work, I feel more comfortable just purchasing new control arms fully assembled with ball joints and bushings.
Welch has them for 375 usd, and the labor from my mechanic quoted me only 100 to install.
I would think that wrestling with a tough ball joint or bushings would end up costing me almost as much.

 

Agree with baxtor - ball joint will be a knocking sound, bushings will squeak.


If you do the ball joint, you have to buy the entire arm, but because of the way it's assembled, bushings wont be fitted in the arm itself. I believe they will be separate, but since your mechanic is there anyway, may as well replace bushings.

 

I called Welsh and they said the upper wishbone arms come fully assembled with BJ and bushings.

 

Parts would only be about $150. Paying an additional $600 to avoid pressing in two ball joints seems a bit over the top.

 

Balljoints are readily available separately at about $60.00 (AUD) a pair and the upper is a simple press out press in, unlike the lower which takes a bit of ingenuity.

 

I deliberately haven't deleted your post - good to hear you got an excellent price and Sponsors always like to know their support for the forum is bringing in business.

Graham

 

Thanks Graham.

For whatever reason, my mechanic never toyed with the idea of simply replacing the bushings and BJ.. He immediately told me how expensive the upper control arms were,, I offered to shop for the part and he was OK with it..
His labor to change out the upper control arm is 100.00 usd.

I'll purchase the BJ and upper bushings.... and I'll use Welsh.. their prices are excellent

 

If you're DIY then buying the bushes and ball joint makes sense because it's a huge saving over the cost of a replacement arm and your assembly time is "free".

When you're paying for expertise, the time saved by simply replacing the arm makes it a sensible alternative.

Graham