1999 Toyota Camry Control Arm

RALAGESAN

MEMBER
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
122,000 MILES

Hello,

I went for a routine state inspection/emission check (in PA) and
the car failed the state inspection. The shop told that lower control
arm bushings have to be replaced.

This is not a dealer, but however specializes in Honda/Acura as well
as work on foreign cars.

I was quoted $480 for replacing the lower control arm bushings(brand Moog).
Alternatively when I asked about changing the whole control arm, they quoted
$620 (brand Dorman).

They are a reputed local shop for Honda; but does the price look reasonable?

Also, what specificially the difference in driving will be if the repair
is done? Better handling of bumps?

Any other advice?

Thank You.
Rajkumar

1 Reply

ZACKMAN

MECHANIC
4,202 POSTS

Those prices, are they for both sides replaced or just one side? Labor only calls for 0.8 hours to replace the entire control arm (per side), and the parts is only $125 (partsamerica. Com) You do the math.

*** Call around your local shops, you don't have to get the control arms fixed at their facility. You just need to go back to them and prove that the faulty parts have been repaired/replaced, and they will issue your the safety. Or ask them if you can purchase the parts on your own, and just have them install the parts.