Reasonable Cost to Replace Front Upper & Lower Control Arms?
#16
One of the reasons I bought the LS was the great forums. I have been on several, and this one is full of info and DYI. The only one in my experience that rivals it was the Miata website. However, us that participate in these forums are a very small percentage of owners. Most don't have the slightest interest in spending time reading their owners manual much less get on here to learn all about their car, study posts about DIY tasks, buy tools and actually have the guts to try and do some of the basic maintenance. The OP is not going down that road due to their situation. Best they can do is what they are doing, getting advice, referrals and comparing prices. Granted the car is pretty easy to work on, but I wouldn't attempt all the control arms either. Spark plugs, brakes, fluids, filters...that's different. Even though the plugs were nerve racking.
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SW17LS (06-26-18)
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I understand that MOST ppl take their cars to the dealer or trusted indie shops. I had a female friend of mine call me up the other day and ask me if adding washer fluid was something she could do herself since the light was on. That sums up how much the majority of owners know about their cars other than gas and oil changes.
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I understand that MOST ppl take their cars to the dealer or trusted indie shops. I had a female friend of mine call me up the other day and ask me if adding washer fluid was something she could do herself since the light was on. That sums up how much the majority of owners know about their cars other than gas and oil changes.
I am NOT a mechanic by any means but, I do enough reading about cars to know what I am talking about. A little homework in this subject goes a long way.
#19
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The great thing about this or any forum is the ability to go right to the place for answers about your specific item. In this case the Lexus 460. The OP was wise enough to come here and question a price given to her for control arms. She has received more than enough feedback to make the proper decision. To Karen: If you are comfortable with the new shop you found, then that's your answer. But it also pays to check the internet for shops who specifically work on Toyota or Lexus vehicles. By typing on the internet: LEXUS REPAIR SHOP (for your city), you should get enough names and also feedback from other users. But which ever way you go, if you're keeping the car, get them replaced. Otherwise, don't and trade the car in on your new purchase. Good luck.
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#21
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About to buy a used car in Ukraine
So I’m about to buy a used 460l they had it up on the hoist a few minutes ago all the control arms I think there’s 16 in total have never been replaced it’s a 2007 car, so at what point can just bushings be replaced and at what point do the whole arms need replacing do they get bent out of shape or only need replacing when they crack? Or can every arm that’s not bent or cracked have just the bushings changed out.
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So I’m about to buy a used 460l they had it up on the hoist a few minutes ago all the control arms I think there’s 16 in total have never been replaced it’s a 2007 car, so at what point can just bushings be replaced and at what point do the whole arms need replacing do they get bent out of shape or only need replacing when they crack? Or can every arm that’s not bent or cracked have just the bushings changed out.
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