I went for a normal oil change, and like normal i get the quotes for random things that are wrong with my car, one of which is the lower front right control arm which is also playing part in the left outer tie bar...

they wanted of coarse some couple hundred for both and an extra couple hundred for labor

then they quoted me like 90 for brake flush, i don't have a machine or a brake bleeder but could i do that?

Also could i replace a control arm or tie bar if i needed to?
What tools (specific) would i need for this job? I hate buying stuff i don't need and i'd like to know what would help me if i'm going to do this.

Thanks

 

Need more info Upper or Lower control arm ????
Is it straight or Curved ??? The Straight IS covered by a recall and the dealer WILL replace for FREE ...

Is it the tie bar or one of the tie bar ends that need replaced ???

 

this is exactly what the sheet he gave me says, i really don't know if i can get any more info unless i call them back.

"Has play in right lower control arm, and left outer tie-rod end, rec brake fluid flush"

 

btw i never noticed you lived in ohio until just now, what city?

 

Akron

 

So, i talked to some buddies at work and i really don't think i'm going to even bother trying to do this myself

after buying the greese, ball joints, control arms, tie bars, extra bolts, and probably some kind of bushing press i'll be getting myself in a deep hole.

not to mention we have 2 jacks and they suck, so i can't exactly work on my car at my place very well.

as for the brake fluid flush?? i don't know, it seems like i might as well just pay for them to do everything.

probably end up around 700 dollars though which is bull s**t

you guys have any better ideas?

 

The brakeflush is BS IMO .. The newer brake fluids do not absorb water ... thats the reason they flushed the old style fluid

 

well i guess i could try draining the old stuff and trying some new?

since flushing isn't really required

thanks

 

Then you'll have to bleed them

 

Tie rod ends are pretty easy if you buy the end pre-assembled (usually $40-50 for the pair on ebay)...the only thing you'll need after wards is an alignment. I did mine and the lower control arms all at the same time in my driveway and it only took me about 2.5 hrs.

*When you screw them off though, count how many times it goes around and screw on the new ones just the same. And you don't need a pickle fork to pop them out either, just bang on the part right where the tie rod end bolts down (not on the tie rod end itself!) and it should pop right out! Hope this helps! Good Luck!