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Can the front lower control arm bushings be replaced in a 2005 Dodge Neon without replacing the control arms?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, but be aware that if you are not a ASE certified mechanic or have one that you trust...I wouldn't do it.
Of course you can go out and buy the bushings, which is cheaper, but unless you have a good mechanic...I wouldn't recommend it.
Iam doing the same thing right now with my 2001 neon. And I just bought the whole control arms. Cause the control arms consists of the bushings and the ball joints.
So its good just to replace the whole thing. But if your looking for the cheaper option, then that's one to go with. But as I said, be aware that the bushings can be destroyed when trying to install the new ones, if your not careful.
Good Luck!
(Note: If your wanting to know the price of a whole control arm...its $99 at autozone or you can buy some refurbed control arms for about $65. each.)
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