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Old 09-29-2007, 06:26 PM   #1
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$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.
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Old 09-29-2007, 06:30 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 09-29-2007, 08:35 PM   #3
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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

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Old 09-29-2007, 10:44 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 09-29-2007, 11:53 PM   #5
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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..
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Old 09-30-2007, 12:02 AM   #6
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Re: $1400 control arm bushings

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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

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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.
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