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Control arm problems 200

posted by  Jades on  Tue Jan 29 17:30 CST 2013
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I have a Volvo 240. 1991. 143,000 miles. Sedan. Automatic.

I recently posted about a hitch. Currently, I have bigger problem. Yesterday, it was snowing and I slid into a curb--wasn't going that fast but took it into a shop today and they found a bent control arm and some other things. Was quoted at $487. Labor would be 150. Lower control arm, right: 150. Two bushings: 53. Swaybar link: 25. and 80 for alignment.

My question is: I've worked quite a bit on my volvo. I have jackstands, a jack, and a craftsman set of tools. Never done the control arm before. Is this something I could handle? I have the Bentley Manual: it isn't with me right now, but I can get it in a couple of days.

Also, I looked for parts on IPD, eeruoparts, and FCP Groton. It seems they're going for roughly $70. Are any control arms better than others, as for as manufacturers go.

Is alignment something that the shop would have to do? They've been really helpful, so I'd be happy to give them my service, it's just that 500 is a lot and money is kind of tight.

Thanks for your help.

Jimmy






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