Control Arm and Tie Bar
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Control Arm and Tie Bar
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
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
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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?
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?
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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!
*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!