- Dec 7, 2011
- 220
'03 TB 4.2 LTZ, 304000+km
I've had some stability issues for awhile, and I know very little of these things. I'm looking at repairs needed to get my TB back on the road until I get something new. Finally had it to my mechanic today to diagnose a host of issues that need repairs as I don't have the time to put into it myself, and I trust him.
Anyways my front control arm bushings are toast, so I have the option to replace the control arms or just the bushings. He said he can do either, the bushings would take a little more time and effort to press in is all vs just replacing the control arms. Looking at the prices on RockAuto I don't know that it's worth the extra effort to save the cost of just replacing the whole control arms. Also we're talking all 4 front most like, uppers for sure. The right side is worse but the left side isn't great either. What would the fine folks at GMT recommend?
Wouldn't be surprised if I've got other issues in there (ball joints, swaybars), but the control arms bushings are in such bad shape that it's tough to quick diagnose the others. I'm doing up my rockauto order so would love some feedback. Thanks!
I've had some stability issues for awhile, and I know very little of these things. I'm looking at repairs needed to get my TB back on the road until I get something new. Finally had it to my mechanic today to diagnose a host of issues that need repairs as I don't have the time to put into it myself, and I trust him.
Anyways my front control arm bushings are toast, so I have the option to replace the control arms or just the bushings. He said he can do either, the bushings would take a little more time and effort to press in is all vs just replacing the control arms. Looking at the prices on RockAuto I don't know that it's worth the extra effort to save the cost of just replacing the whole control arms. Also we're talking all 4 front most like, uppers for sure. The right side is worse but the left side isn't great either. What would the fine folks at GMT recommend?
Wouldn't be surprised if I've got other issues in there (ball joints, swaybars), but the control arms bushings are in such bad shape that it's tough to quick diagnose the others. I'm doing up my rockauto order so would love some feedback. Thanks!