so i'm thinking of changing the entire front lower control arms instead of trying to replace just the bushings. (the money i'd save by just buying bushings might be offset by the extra labor involved in pressing out/in the bushings)

anyone have any experience using aftermarket front lower control arms?

anyone know a good source/brand for this part?

 

my local tire shop pressed in LCA bushings for free one time. Worth it to at least call around and ask before buying what you dont necessarily need. Most tire shops will have some sort of hydraulic press.

 

Use the hack saw method to get them out, then use a table mount vice to get the new ones in. Free!

 

I bought 50 dollar Dorman's on both sides about two years ago and still going strong.

 

i had my mechanic change all my bushings in the front end and it was not too much. def cheaper then buying new arms and paying labor to switch them out.