Worth keeping control arms replace bushings?

[yao500e]

Hi Gents,

Is it worth keeping original control arms and replace bushings or throw them away and buy new?

Thank you.

 

[emerydc8]

I think the @gsxr once commented that it also depends on the shape of the ball joint. Are yours replaceable or are they integrated into the control arm?

 

[gsxr]

Jon is right. If it's a late LCA with non-replaceable ball joints, if the joint is shot, you can toss them... not fixable. Good joint, or early LCA with replaceable BJ, you could keep them to refurbish.

However, the photo shows an LCA from some other chassis.

 

[FU2]

Hi Gents,

Is it worth keeping original control arms and replace bushings or throw them away and buy new?

Thank you.

Depends on what your goal is? I would not throw the originals away,and buy " a cheap aftermarked" version if i were you . I mean,,its going on your c36 i reckon,,as the LCA in the picture is a w202 LCA
If the LCA"s are good condition with little to no rust, try to source some proper bushings, and replace them only