Lower control arm replacement costs...?

ckneasel · 02-18-2020, 10:56 AM

What kind of money are we talking about to replace one...?

Parts and labor...

gvarr03 · 02-18-2020, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ckneasel

What kind of money are we talking about to replace one...?

Parts and labor...

If going thru the dealership, it's going to be around $1800-2000.

smyles · 02-18-2020, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gvarr03

If going thru the dealership, it's going to be around $1800-2000.

$1.5k+ in labor? For what??

turboawd · 02-18-2020, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by smyles

$1.5k+ in labor? For what??

To line the dealerships pockets

ckneasel · 02-18-2020, 12:58 PM

I was quoted $1081...

I’m waiting to hear back from my indy shop...

gvarr03 · 02-18-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smyles

$1.5k+ in labor? For what??

Sorry, total bill. A while ago they replaced one under warranty and I saw total for the job was about $1000

smyles · 02-18-2020, 02:59 PM

It's literally 3 nuts and 2 bolts, and free balljoint separator rental. And an alignment, if you're OCD.

ckneasel · 02-18-2020, 06:56 PM

Indy shop will do with alignment for 750...

Dealership was 1081 plus 150 alignment...

gvarr03 · 02-18-2020, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ckneasel

Indy shop will do with alignment for 750...

Dealership was 1081 plus 150 alignment...

That's good price. However like smyles mentioned, it's pretty simple diy job. Unfortunately lower control arms are one of the weakest parts in the X5. Bad roads and big wheels not helping either.

smashe · 02-18-2020, 08:33 PM

Just buy the bushings, remove the arms yourself. Press the old ones out and the new ones in. Save yourself big $$. Yes they sell the bushings separately.

turboawd · 02-18-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smashe

Just buy the bushings, remove the arms yourself. Press the old ones out and the new ones in. Save yourself big $$. Yes they sell the bushings separately.

But sometimes the ball joints wear out or get dry and squeak.

ronmexico385 · 02-18-2020, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

But sometimes the ball joints wear out or get dry and squeak.

Yup we had worn ball joints, it was creaking so bad with any weight transfer

smyles · 02-19-2020, 06:34 AM

I'm usually all for savings, but in this case wouldn't recommend the "just bushings" route, even if the ball joint is still fine.

ckneasel · 02-19-2020, 10:38 PM

Any concerns driving on this thing for a week (15-20 miles a day) until my indy shop can get me in...?

turboawd · 02-20-2020, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ckneasel

Any concerns driving on this thing for a week (15-20 miles a day) until my indy shop can get me in...?

No.

ckneasel · 02-20-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

No.

Thanks

Kinda embarrassing cause it’s pretty creaky but I’ll
Deal with it to save $450... 😂😂

sj22 · 02-21-2020, 06:10 PM

I got it done at a dealer. Worth the $. I dont trust indy shops with these things.

Johnr3524 · 02-21-2020, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sj22

I got it done at a dealer. Worth the $. I dont trust indy shops with these things.

I'm just the opposite...

turboawd · 02-21-2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sj22

I got it done at a dealer. Worth the $. I dont trust indy shops with these things.

I could tell you about the bmw tech who didn't tighten the bolts enough on my last car. But in your mind if you pay more, you get better service.

smashe · 02-21-2020, 09:46 PM

I have new bushings, I'm going to remove my control arms next week sometime and press them in. I'll post up some pics and a review on here.

König · 02-21-2020, 09:59 PM

I actually just had to replace both control arms on my F15 at the dealership at 45k miles. Apparently this was due to a "lack of lubrication," despite the fact that the parts are supposed to be lubricated from the factory. I agree with an earlier post and always go to the dealership for the warranty on the work, guaranteed OEM parts and a larger organization to go after if things go sideways. I paid $1800 and change at insurance pricing. It would've been over $2000 at "retail." The dealerships will still make good margins on insurance pricing. Just ask them when they deliver the quote if their pricing is retail and can they do better. Tell them that will incentivize you to continue to go to them vs going elsewhere. Hopefully they'll want to win your business long-term.

König · 02-21-2020, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

I could tell you about the bmw tech who didn't tighten the bolts enough on my last car. But in your mind if you pay more, you get better service.

Why wouldn't you have been able to go after them for that?

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