What vehicle, there are many different types of front ends in different cars
You can replace just the ball joints on the lower control arms , but the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
I got a quote for $1300 to replace the bushings on both sides on my 1993 S15. Its very involved to get the control arms off and then the bushings have to be removed and installed with a machine press. It turned out to be cheaper to replace the control arms myself for $250 in parts.
You change the control arms, upper and lower. The ball joints are manufactured into the control arms.
The Chrysler control arms are components of your suspension system which consist of the lower control arm and the upper control arm. The number of control arms depends on the type of your auto.
replace all 8 bushings of the control arms both upper and lower (known as either stabilizer bar or trailing bar)
Yes, it makes your truck go out of alignment
I believe you can change just the ball joint on the lower control arms , the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
This depends on upper or lower ball joints. If you need to replace the upper ball joints, you must replace the upper control arm. For the lowers, you will need a ball joint press, and some snap ring pliers. Be careful with the spring when taking the spindle apart from the control arms. (spring type suspension) Have to unload the torsion bar (Torsion Bar suspension) You will need a special tool to do this
This depends on upper or lower ball joints. If you need to replace the upper ball joints, you must replace the upper control arm. For the lowers, you will need a ball joint press, and some snap ring pliers. Be careful with the spring when taking the spindle apart from the control arms. (spring type suspension) Have to unload the torsion bar (Torsion Bar suspension) You will need a special tool to do this
No arms it uses struts.
On upper control arms there are two bolts that secure control arm to vehicle. There will be shims between vehicle and control arms, add or remove shims to make adjutment.
To replace the lower control arms on a 1994 Acura Integra safely raise and stabilize the car. Remove the lower ball joints and two bolts that hold the lower control arms to the car. Pull them off. Replace with a new unit.