Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020 Show 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, experiencing clunks and shaky wheel. These were a perfect fit and returned my Jeep to like new again. 134k miles and now there’s no need to sell it. These lower control arms were every bit as heavy as the OEM originals I removed. Plan on 2.5 hours per side as the process for removal is quite extensive. Also a good time to replace the front air struts, upper control arms and sway bar end links. I would guess replacing all would only add 1 hour tops to each side. Those parts are mostly disconnected for the lower control arm removal. Remember to preload the entire assembly before tightening any bushing bolts.
SHOP BY SERVICE TYPEHow much does it cost to get a lower control arm replaced?On average, you can expect a car control arm replacement to cost between $500 and $750. Depending on your vehicle make and model—prices may also vary slightly depending on whether it is a front or rear control arm that needs replacing.
Is replacing lower control arm difficult?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.
Should you replace both lower control arms at the same time?Ball joints typically cannot be replaced separately, so the entire control arm needs to be replaced. The ball joints are critical to vehicle alignment, so these control arms should also be replaced in pairs.
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.
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