Whats up everyone!! u guys are da bomb..ok for the serious part. I have an 03 G35 Sedan and i went in today to get my tires alignment and this **** is what pepboys showed me. They said i need to buy the front lower control arm so they can replace it. $300 for the ****ing whole arm. So my question is if i need to buy the whole arm or just the bushing piece. Here is a pic of it underneath my car. IF i do need to replace the whole arm then does any know how to do it or do i need a mechanic.

 

so i guess no one has had this issue but me??

 

You have two options. Read both posts:

https://g35driver.com/forums/archived-sales/225519-f-s-lower-control-arms.html

https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-suspension/166199-g35-compression-rods-total-crap.html

 

If your issue is an alignment one, and there is no visible cracks, warping or damage to your OEM ones.. then I would just change out the bushings and see what happens.

Ask the pepboys why they think you need the whole arm? See what info they give you. If you come right out and tell them you can just buy the bushings, they will give you some BS about the arms being out of spec or "worn". See what info they give, and ask them to show you.

P.S. where are you located?

 

Im located in Fontana, CA.

 

Probably because up to very recently, the entire arm was the only way to fix the problem

 

So where around here can i get it installed or fixed if i buy the bushing. GT Motorsports recommended me to buy the whole arm because it will throw off the alignment if the bushing is not correctly put on. Plus they also told me it would cost close to the same as buying a new arm. ???? not sure i am going today to the dealer in Riverside to get a close look at the arm since they have it in stock. I looked underneat the car and doesnt look to difficult to change out the arm...the price is $230 for the arm. If i install myself i can save money. How much would a bushing and installation total cost would be?

 

oh and how can i tell if the arm is bent? doesnt look bent.

 

I'm having the same delema, replace the bushing or the whole arm.

 

Yeah if its going to cost close to the same by buying a bushing and getting it installed...then i might as well buy the arm and install my self. Is there any special way or tool needed to install the arm? Any one have instructions or pics?

 

Or where can i buy an LCA other then the dealership at $230 a pop? The lower the cost the better....me poor guy..lolz. (Pinchi gas prices!)

 

I got mine replaced after warranty was up because the dealer said it was a known issue...

 

so whats the BEST thing to do? replace the whole arm or bushing? I want to keep the car.

 

Well if the arm does not have any damage to itself then changing the bushing would be a smarter choice no?

 

Arm doesnt look damaged..or bent or anything...but i could be wrong.