SPONSORED LINKS

1995 BMW 525i front upper and lower control arm repair

Tiny
DODDYODER
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 BMW 525I
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,000 MILES
My mechanic states that my upper and lower control arms need replaced, due to bushings being wore out. My question is can't the bushings just be replaced at a much cheaper cost than replacing the whole arm? If so, how difficult is it to do.
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 1:52 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
  • MECHANIC
  • 9,601 POSTS
Is he talking about the rear suspension?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 11:40 PM
Tiny
DODDYODER
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
No front suspension
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 8:10 AM
Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
  • MECHANIC
  • 9,601 POSTS
If it is just the bushings, yes they can be pressed in for less$$. If it is the ball joints at the opposite ends of the arms, then the arms need replacement. The issue here is profit margin and not what your car needs, it is easier to replace the entire arm than just the bushings. Maybe they dont have a press.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 9:46 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Lower Control Arm Bushing Content

Sponsored links