Control arms

Who makes a decent control arm/ball joint assembly that won't break the bank? Bushings as well. I'm going to replace the entire front suspension soon.

Rock auto has some decently priced ones. Under $50 each I remember seeing, maybe less.

How is Dorman? Their stuff ok?

From what I've seen, they've had good reviews. I've personally never bought any, but probably will once I need to replace some stuff. I recently did my struts and my upper ball joints seemed good still. This summer I might buy some stuff to swap out, otherwise next spring. Dorman seems to be pretty good from my research though.

I'd opt for getting lifetime warranty parts, Moog and Nappa parts just to name some. People have been scamming that warranty forever including myself lol.

I did a little digging, seems Dorman is hit or miss these days since changing ownership. They have rear spring shackles I'll probably pick up but I think I'll spend a few extra bucks on the important stuff with Moog or similar.

MOOG all the way. I have done alot of research on pricing, so will make it easy for you. Rockauto with the 5% coupon code is less than anyone. Amazon comes in second. I priced based off of both left and right side upper control arms and lower ball joints.

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PdPuNOme said:

MOOG all the way. I have done alot of research on pricing, so will make it easy for you. Rockauto with the 5% coupon code is less than anyone. Amazon comes in second. I priced based off of both left and right side upper control arms and lower ball joints.

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I agree with you. For the ball joints though Mevotech offers a new heavy duty application parts line in the TTX range. They are on the pricey side but I have heard only good things about them. Like : "The last ball joint you will ever install..."

However, if money is a concern and you are on a budget, for the price of those 2 ball joints I got the whole front end from PrimeChoiceAutoParts

Both Balls joints (upper with ctrl arms, and Lower), Stabiliser Bar links and associated bushing, and both inner and outer tie rod ends...

Definitely not the best quality available, but with my limited budget it got me safely back back on the road for cheap. They also offer a very low cost lifetime warranty so if anything goes bad, you only have to order and swap...

If $$ is a concern, then it is an option.

Just saying...