Curious what the going rate people are seeing (dealer) for front lower control arms and tie rods. I don't have the time, space or skill (lol) to do myself. Our 4 is around 60k and the LCAs are clanking pretty loudly so going to replace. When I did this on our 3, they lasted to 75-80k and I did the rods at the same time since the parts aren't too expensive and would rather only pay to align it once. Any recent experience? One of the painful parts of owning the car.

Bright side at this point we will have done all of the cooling system/water pump, chain guides and tenioners, and now the major wear items in the suspension. Hopefully we are down to routine maintenance, brakes for a while. Love these things but some brutal costs to get through to keep them.

 

Expect to see ~$1600 for both front lower control arms replaced at a dealer.

 

Thanks. I paid about that for our LR3 a few years ago, maybe a little higher. Labor rates are quite a lot higher (dealer trying to fund an expansion, lol) so expected more like $2k. Just ridiculous but live the 4. Wish I had a lift and more time.

 

Try looking for a good independent