Eddo Rogue
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- Burbank,CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ranger 4x4
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- skyjacker front leveling kit
- Tire Size
- 31-10.50R15
- My credo
- Crossed threads are tight threads.
I have been coming across a lot of control arm bushings/ball joint etc jobs lately.
Seems there's always the option of changing out the ball joints and bushings etc..., or just replacing the entire control arm.
I have noticed the entire control arm is available for many vehicles by various manufacturers.
Are there any pros/cons? Besides the obvious price difference. Lately I have been just replacing the whole arm, which is so much easier. The only dread being the drive to the alignment shop.
My only concern is the replacement arms are not as good as the oem's, one set was much lighter than the rusted out original I replaced on a small car. Felt like they used quite thinner sheet metal.
Now I noticed while doing the brakes that my F150 needs ball joints (and probably bushings too). The upper control arm I already plan to replace entirely (found a good set).
The lower control arm is huge, not sure if it would be wise to toss instead of pressing some nice new red bushings and blue ball joint. I will say the steering stops on them are quite worn lol.
Anyways what's your take on Control arms, swap the rubber or replace the whole unit?
Seems there's always the option of changing out the ball joints and bushings etc..., or just replacing the entire control arm.
I have noticed the entire control arm is available for many vehicles by various manufacturers.
Are there any pros/cons? Besides the obvious price difference. Lately I have been just replacing the whole arm, which is so much easier. The only dread being the drive to the alignment shop.
My only concern is the replacement arms are not as good as the oem's, one set was much lighter than the rusted out original I replaced on a small car. Felt like they used quite thinner sheet metal.
Now I noticed while doing the brakes that my F150 needs ball joints (and probably bushings too). The upper control arm I already plan to replace entirely (found a good set).
The lower control arm is huge, not sure if it would be wise to toss instead of pressing some nice new red bushings and blue ball joint. I will say the steering stops on them are quite worn lol.
Anyways what's your take on Control arms, swap the rubber or replace the whole unit?