2nd upper control arm replacement today

[Padelford]

First one was in 2019 under warranty, thus one cost $628. I asked if these are now “consumable items” & got no response. The new ones’ part numbers have an “F” suffix.

Started squeaking about a week ago.

 

[ngng]

The boots tear pretty easily and the ball joints start to creak. Are yours torn?

 

[Padelford]

The boots tear pretty easily and the ball joints start to creak. Are yours torn?

I didn't look at them before they were replaced. Rats.

 

[ngng]

I didn't look at them before they were replaced. Rats.

Their "fix" for my boots was a glob of silicone. Looks terrible!

 

[Padelford]

Their "fix" for my boots was a glob of silicone. Looks terrible!

My statement says they gave me new parts. I’ll go look, and I’ll be mightily pissed if they lied.

 

[Hank101]

Should control arm replacement require realignment?
Both Left and Right are to replaced by Mobile Service, but they do not have alignment capabilities...

From the Service Estimate:

NUT,HF,M12-1.75, [10],ZNNI,PTP(1111543-00- A)
NUT,HF,M10-1.5, [10],ZNNI,PTP(1111145-00- A)
NUT&WSHR[SW],M14X1.5, [10],ZNFL,PTP(1109263- 00-B)

FR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, RH(1044326-00-J)
FR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, LEFT HAND(1044321-00-J)

 

[Padelford]

Should control arm replacement require realignment?
Both Left and Right are to replaced by Mobile Service, but they do not have alignment capabilities...

From the Service Estimate:

NUT,HF,M12-1.75, [10],ZNNI,PTP(1111543-00- A)
NUT,HF,M10-1.5, [10],ZNNI,PTP(1111145-00- A)
NUT&WSHR[SW],M14X1.5, [10],ZNFL,PTP(1109263- 00-B)

FR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, RH(1044326-00-J)
FR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, LEFT HAND(1044321-00-J)

I had my upper control arms replaced at the beginning of June, and there is no entry on the invoice for an alignment.

 

[shingles]

FWIW - every BMW I've ever owned has had lower control arm bushing fail and need replacement with in the first couple of years. I do tend to consider these things as consumables now. The cars are getting very heavy. Back in the days when a heavy care was 2,900lbs, bushings and ball joints seem to last forever. Doesn't seem that way anymore.

 

[Wratran]

Tesla front upper control arm is not adjustable...therfore alignment is not needed...

how much was it for both arms?