How much should I pay to replace control arms for an Acura 2005 TSX?

When I apply my brakes I can hear the suspension creaking. I believe I need my control arms replaced. How much should I pay to get this fix? Would it damage my car if I don't get it replaced?How much should I pay to replace control arms for an Acura 2005 TSX?
If the control arms are squeaking, it is the [rubber] bushings in the controls arms that that you are hearing - they are worn out, cracked, or damaged. I say [rubber] because they could be rubber, polyurethane, or another elastic material but in any case, especially if you live in a hot climate, the bushings have too much play in them and you hear them 'groaning' upon braking as the weight of the car presses against them.



On my car, you cannot buy just the bushings from the manufacturer - they are only sold as a part of the assembled control arms. You have a couple of options; I personally recommend option# 2, below:



You are not in immediate or grave danger for not replacing

them. You will continue to lose some control (hence, the name) of your steering so it will not be as sharp as before (especially in cornering), you will add some uneven tire wear over time, and add a little more work to the rest of your suspension since the bushings aren't doing their job. Basically, more groaning, some more clunks, and sloppier handling.



1. For the adventurous types - you can buy aftermarket bushings to fit your control arms - urethane ones even better spec'd than OEM for pretty cheap (under $100/set). Check with your local auto shop on how much they'd charge to press out the old bushings and press in the new ones in addition to the normal disassembly %26amp; assembly charges for the control arms. This might be significant $$ so be sure to check. I added a How-To URL for you in 'Sources' below so you can see what is involved.



Google 'lower control arms 2005 acura tsx' and you find racepages.com, www.autopartswarehouse.com, J.C. Whitney, and such. Pick your poison. Parts + shop time %26gt;%26gt; $500.



2. Better bet: buy brand-new control arms with the bushings already installed. At the dealer, you'll likely be quoted over $800/pair for Genuine Acura Auto Parts ... the same ones that have already failed on you. Aftermarket OEM equivalents will run under $300/pair. Likely offerings are: Mevotech, Dorman, OES. You not only fix the bushing issue but any other parts as well; on my car, the lower ball joint is included on the arm; I replace both for the same price. Bonus advantage: lower labor costs - bolt off, pull, bolt on. Parts + shop time %26gt;%26gt; $500-$600.



3. I strongly discourage trying to use salvaged (used) parts for this.



In all cases, you will need an alignment after pulling the control arms.

Good luck.How much should I pay to replace control arms for an Acura 2005 TSX?
It is probably the control arm bushings not the control arms themselves.Call an alignment shop and get this checked out. There are other things that can cause/lead to this. It could be as simple as needing an alignment.Spraying some lube on them might help but it could take repeated applications over several weeks for it to work it's way into the bushings.How much should I pay to replace control arms for an Acura 2005 TSX?
The dealer would probably charge you a good bit to fix it...



I would first try to just spray a can of lubricant on it after you spray degreaser.



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