How much does a lower control arm cost to replace?

A new control arm can set you back anywhere between $50 to $100, depending on your car or truck. As it is an advanced task, the replacement of this component can cost you more than $100 and go way up to $400 or more.

Can you drive with a worn lower control arm?

Yes, driving with a bad control arm is dangerous. To start, a control arm is a hinged suspension link situated between the chassis and the suspension upright or hub that attaches to the wheel. If something is wrong with the control arm, the following can happen: Your steering will be unpredictable and hard to control.

What are the symptoms of a failing control arm?

Below are five common signs that your vehicle’s control arms need replacing.

  • #1) Clunking Noise. One of the first things you’ll notice when one or more of your vehicle’s control arms goes bad is a clunking noise.
  • #2) Vehicle Pulling to the Side.
  • #3) Uneven Tread Wear.
  • #4) Vibrations When Driving.
  • #5) Visual Damage.

Is it worth replacing control arms?

The most common reason to replace a control arm is to improve wheel travel as part of a suspension lift. However, a new control arm can offer more than just increased ride height (lift) and additional wheel travel: Increased durability in the arm itself. A wider range of uniball/ball joint options.

What causes control arm damage?

When a control arm fails, multiple things can happen. Most failures occur from the ball joint failing. Complete ball joint failure can cause a steering knuckle disconnection and loss of control of the vehicle. Control arm bushings can also wear and fail, creating clunking, wandering steering, and loss of control.

Are control arms easy to replace?

Control arm replacement can be difficult—especially if the vehicle’s suspension is rusted and corroded. Separating the ball joint from the steering knuckle can be tricky, too, if you’ve never done the job before. And, oh yeah, you’ll want to get your car’s alignment checked after replacing the control arm.

Do Ford Rangers have torsion bars?

These torsion bars are perfect for eliminating hard bottoming when off-roading or towing heavy loads, improving vehicle handling, and providing a more consistent spring rate.