Bob Markey 2
Member
My 2005 Sport Trac started squeaking badly in the front suspension and I have been told that I need (at least) new upper control arms with ball joints and lower ball joints. I was quoted $890, after a 15% discount. The mechanic said it is very labor intensive (6 hours), with the arms costing $100 each (after market, probably Moog) and the lower ball joints $50 each.
That price also includes an alignment ($85).
Is this a good price? Should I expect more issues?
Also, I see these parts on Amazon for $36 to $56 (upper control arm) and $26 to $36 per lower ball joint. The mechanic said he would use my parts and just charge me for labor. if so, what do you all recommend as far as manufacturer? I would also appreciate an specific part numbers, as Amazon does not seem specific enough in its descriptions of this stuff.
I would appreciate a heads-up from those of you who went through this same ordeal.
Thanks.
That price also includes an alignment ($85).
Is this a good price? Should I expect more issues?
Also, I see these parts on Amazon for $36 to $56 (upper control arm) and $26 to $36 per lower ball joint. The mechanic said he would use my parts and just charge me for labor. if so, what do you all recommend as far as manufacturer? I would also appreciate an specific part numbers, as Amazon does not seem specific enough in its descriptions of this stuff.
I would appreciate a heads-up from those of you who went through this same ordeal.
Thanks.