$1400 control arm bushings - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pkbinplano · 09-29-2007, 06:26 PM

Thats what NTB quoted for replacement. uppers and lowers , left and right. Told them they were nuts. I'm a forklift mechanic and went and bought everything to completely rebuild front end for under $500 Moog brand including new shocks. I mean everything. $1400 is just insane.

Pyrotechnic · 09-29-2007, 06:30 PM

Places like that usually do 100% markup on any parts. They buy the parts from the same places you do, and at pretty close to the same price. Labor is pricey too, thats why it's not uncommon to hear of $2000 brake jobs, etc.

Duro5341 · 09-29-2007, 08:35 PM

You have to remember that those bolts will be well corroded, and siezed....to start with. Second those bushings have to be pressed in/out.....not a fun job.

Why do you want them replaced?, I have yet to see a truck that needs them replaced, and the control are has any play...

Labour is expensive, and your probably looking 3-5hrs a side.....minimum

Just my 2 cents
Duro

pkbinplano · 09-29-2007, 10:44 PM

it's time to replace. Half of the bushings are missing, play in outer rods, while its all off might as well replace everything. It's an economical thing. While your there, might as well yada yada yada. It's your ass behind that wheel. Same as brakes. I'll be doing them too while it's apart. Also no rust down here in Texas. Have impact . Mo Fo's will come off.

78chev · 09-30-2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duro5341

You have to remember that those bolts will be well corroded, and siezed....to start with. Second those bushings have to be pressed in/out.....not a fun job.

Why do you want them replaced?, I have yet to see a truck that needs them replaced, and the control are has any play...

Labour is expensive, and your probably looking 3-5hrs a side.....minimum

Just my 2 cents
Duro

The bolts may not be siezed. He lives in texas (no salt). I live in CA. and working on my 78 was like working w/a brand new erector set which I really appreciated b/c I used to live in Minneapolis where EVERYTHING was always corroded.

68GMC454 · 09-29-2007, 11:53 PM

well on my 84 that im stripping, the upper right side upper control arm bushing is completely gone, letting the bolt waller out a big hole, but since i stripped the truck i dont have to worry about replacing it..

09-29-2007, 06:26 PM	#1
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	$1400 control arm bushings Thats what NTB quoted for replacement. uppers and lowers , left and right. Told them they were nuts. I'm a forklift mechanic and went and bought everything to completely rebuild front end for under $500 Moog brand including new shocks. I mean everything. $1400 is just insane. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat Last edited by pkbinplano; 09-29-2007 at 06:29 PM.

09-29-2007, 06:30 PM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: $1400 control arm bushings Places like that usually do 100% markup on any parts. They buy the parts from the same places you do, and at pretty close to the same price. Labor is pricey too, thats why it's not uncommon to hear of $2000 brake jobs, etc.

09-29-2007, 08:35 PM	#3
Duro5341 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 239	Re: $1400 control arm bushings You have to remember that those bolts will be well corroded, and siezed....to start with. Second those bushings have to be pressed in/out.....not a fun job. Why do you want them replaced?, I have yet to see a truck that needs them replaced, and the control are has any play... Labour is expensive, and your probably looking 3-5hrs a side.....minimum Just my 2 cents Duro __________________ -1986 K10 LWB, 350 HD,TH400 3.08, 30 spline 10 bolt, with an Auburn Posi, 31" tires All original, second owner truck -1979 Monte Carlo, 350, 200r4, 3.73 posi -1987 GT T-top Mustang - slow moving project

09-29-2007, 10:44 PM	#4
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Re: $1400 control arm bushings it's time to replace. Half of the bushings are missing, play in outer rods, while its all off might as well replace everything. It's an economical thing. While your there, might as well yada yada yada. It's your ass behind that wheel. Same as brakes. I'll be doing them too while it's apart. Also no rust down here in Texas. Have impact . Mo Fo's will come off. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat Last edited by pkbinplano; 09-30-2007 at 04:40 PM.

09-29-2007, 11:53 PM	#6
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: $1400 control arm bushings well on my 84 that im stripping, the upper right side upper control arm bushing is completely gone, letting the bolt waller out a big hole, but since i stripped the truck i dont have to worry about replacing it.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.



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