control arms

[That_E30]

Looking for a set of good front control arms for my 91 318is. I can give some with ripped boots on top. Let me know wwhat you got

[wodcutr]

I have a set from a 92 vert. Only one boot is torn but the ball joints feel tight. LMK if you still need!

[IronFreak]

You can buy brand new ball joints and have them replaced as well. I just picked some up, inners and outters for $60 shipped.

[That_E30]

Might have to consider getting new joints pressed in. might be just cheaper to buy new control arms off eBay or something though

[shEck3lls0]

I have a set that are pretty dang decent. Let me know if you're still looking.

[IronFreak]

Might have to consider getting new joints pressed in. might be just cheaper to buy new control arms off eBay or something though

Do what you must, but for sure do yourself a favor. Spend the money and get a quality product. Ebay control arms might be cheaper, but your still over paying for the Chinese junk they put in them. Look at this scenario.......

Harbor freight has their 12 ton press on sale right now for $109. you can get all 4 ball joints you need from FCP Groton for $58ish (Meyle's = made in Germany) I think. So your sitting at $170 right there. If you went through one of the site sponsors and picked up the oem replacements which are great quality like Lemfoerder, you're going to spend $90 to $110 a side.

Nothing against the sponsors but when you buy all new control arms your getting what you already have but with new ball joints. if your control arm is fine, replace the bad part.

Scenario one gets you nice fresh ball joints.... AND, you have a new tool in your shop. Scenario 2 gets you the same thing but you don;t have the cool new press and you spent a little more.

Here is a link to changing them if you are unsure of how to do it.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=206244

[jeffnhiscars]

Do what you must, but for sure do yourself a favor. Spend the money and get a quality product. Ebay control arms might be cheaper, but your still over paying for the Chinese junk they put in them. Look at this scenario.......

Harbor freight has their 12 ton press on sale right now for $109. you can get all 4 ball joints you need from FCP Groton for $58ish (Meyle's = made in Germany) I think. So your sitting at $170 right there. If you went through one of the site sponsors and picked up the oem replacements which are great quality like Lemfoerder, you're going to spend $90 to $110 a side.

Nothing against the sponsors but when you buy all new control arms your getting what you already have but with new ball joints. if your control arm is fine, replace the bad part.

Scenario one gets you nice fresh ball joints.... AND, you have a new tool in your shop. Scenario 2 gets you the same thing but you don;t have the cool new press and you spent a little more.

Here is a link to changing them if you are unsure of how to do it.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=206244

Ive had that same conversation with myself every time I swap out control arms (2x in the last year..soon to be 3). I'm a tool whore (and depending on who you ask, probably a tool as well) but in the end, I have neither the room nor desire for a 12T press and the cost of getting anyone to swap out the joints made no sense.

The Lemforders are $92@ so for an extra $30 its not a big deal..or get Meyles for $75 then its a no brainer....or make me an offer on my 100k OE CA's with new rubber boots AND new stock CAB's for less than the cost of new ball joints :)

Just my 2c