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DustenT · 02-03-2006, 05:16 PM

I have new meyle control arms (complete with ball joints installed). I also have m3 offset control arm bushings.

For those of you that have had your control arms replaced, what did the shop charge you?

I was quoted at $546.44 by a local shop, then $325 by my local Firestone shop and $538 at Zimbrick BMW. This includes a front end alignment too. Firestone lists 2.6 hours labor plus .8 hours for the control arm bushings, BMW says 4 hours. I had all my previous ball joints replaced by Firestone and they do a great job, so I'll probably go there. I'm just curious what others have paid.

02-03-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
DustenT doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Installing new control arms - Cost? I have new meyle control arms (complete with ball joints installed). I also have m3 offset control arm bushings. For those of you that have had your control arms replaced, what did the shop charge you? I was quoted at $546.44 by a local shop, then $325 by my local Firestone shop and $538 at Zimbrick BMW. This includes a front end alignment too. Firestone lists 2.6 hours labor plus .8 hours for the control arm bushings, BMW says 4 hours. I had all my previous ball joints replaced by Firestone and they do a great job, so I'll probably go there. I'm just curious what others have paid. __________________ '99 Dinan M3