I'm getting ready to bring my control arms to a shop to get the bushings pressed out, and I came across this:
http://www.firewheelclassics.com/detail.asp?product_id=SUS62_63
For $130 for a complete (balljoints, bushings, etc.) control arm, why wouldn't it be more cost effective to buy these instead of rebuilding my originals?

From a cost point of view I think it would be better to rebuild depending on the shape of your control arms(mine were rusty and seemed weak where the bushings go). But if you're doing a ground up like I am, there is nothing like new parts alround. Sure hurts the pocket book tho:yes:

Your looking at $139 with shipping.

-Balljoint is around $25
-Control arm bushings $55 ( set) / 2 = $27.50 for eash side.
-Removing and pressing ball joint and upper bushings I paid $8 each. So 1 ball joint and 2 control bushings = $24

Total = $76.50 and you have to clean, paint or powdercoat them.

There you go...You can save $62.50 a side.

I'm getting ready to bring my control arms to a shop to get the bushings pressed out, and I came across this:
http://www.firewheelclassics.com/detail.asp?product_id=SUS62_63
For $130 for a complete (balljoints, bushings, etc.) control arm, why wouldn't it be more cost effective to buy these instead of rebuilding my originals?


It's an easy one. Just answer this question. What's more valuable, your time or your money?

Whatever you choose to do, Firewheel Classics is a great place to do business. They are very customer service driven and their staff is great. I have purchased most of my parts from them. If you call ask for Patty.

Jim

I rebuilt my own when I did the front end 5 or so years ago. If you are able to do it yourself..then go for it. If you are not into doing the work then buy them done. To me its not a matter of time or money its the satisfaction of having completed another task on the Camaro :)


Kev

Thanks to all for the quality replies.
I'm going to rebuild the control arms.