bobbyd Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I need to replace the control arms on my 1989 Taurus GL. I know its much cheaper doing it on my own, but I'm not mechanically inclined. Firestone Service quoted me a price of $430 including wheel alignment. I priced the parts for $39 each side at a number of local parts outlets, but the service station won't let me use the parts. Isn't $430 a little too much? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 You are better off going to a general car repair site, since no one replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyd Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 THANKS FOR RESPONDING. I'VE BEEN DRIVING HER (GERTY) AND SHE SEEMS FINE WITH NO THUMPS OR CLUNKS. I JACKED THE CAR UP AND PULLED ON THE WHEEL...NO LOOSENESS. I'M NOT SURE IF THE SERVICE GUY WAS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY ON ME OR NOT. I WILL BE CAREFUL WHEN DRIVING HER AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. I ONLY DRIVE ABOUT 60 MILES TOTAL A MONTH BEING RETIRED. I'M WAITING TO ORDER THE 2013 TAURUS...DEALER CAN'T GIVE ME AN ORDER DATE...YET. better off going to a general car repair site, since no one replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick986 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Control arms will probably run you $50 per side for parts only if you buy them on your own from the Part store. Labor is probably 1.5-2 hours. Either the ball joints or the bushings that are inboard that clamp onto the subframe are probably due for replacement. The strut rod bushing is also known to wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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