replacing control arm bushings

[guy0089]

I'm looking to sell my car and one of the potential buys wanted me to take it to a mechanic, and he said my wheels feel a bit loose and the he thought the control arm bushings are worn out. Is this normal?

If he wanted to fix this, could I just replace the bushings or do I need to replace the whole arm? Also, how much would it cost to do both sides/how long would it take?

Thanks!

[jlevie]

Whether the control arms need to be replaced, or just the bushings, depends on the condition of the ball joints in the control arms. A proper inpsection of the front suspension will tell if only the bushings are bad or if control arms, tie rods, strut bearings, or wheel bearings need to be replaced.