Lower front control arms need replacing rubber bushings, how much would this cost?

2015 MAZDA CX-5
126,500 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSH WAHL
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Dealer said my lower front control arms need replacing rubber bushings cracked they want a lot of money to replace them. I wanted to know how much in Oregon parts and labor costs would be I'm in Keizer Oregon.
Aug 25, 2024 at 1:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the only problem is the bushing, it can be replaced without replacing the entire control arm.

If you look at pics 1 and 2 below, they show the cost of the OEM new lower control arms which is expensive. Additionally, to install both only calls for one hour labor, so you would need to ask the dealer their labor cost.

Here is the thing. There was a bulletin out for this vehicle that had a creaking noise coming from the lower control arm bushings when they got wet. The fix was to simply remove the control arm, press the old bushing out and replace it with an updated one that wouldn't make noise. See pic 3 for the price of the bushing.

I would ask if that is something they would consider. The labor rate is 0.8 hour per side, but the part cost is way less. (this recommendation is something AI can't do LOL)

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Aug 25, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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JOSH WAHL
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Thank you JACOBANDNICKOLAS I will find out and see if they can put the bushings in at the dealer.
Aug 26, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You are very welcome. If you have a chance, let me know how things turn out for you.

Take care,

Joe
Aug 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM