e46 suspension

[ryanhouston_e46]

Hi guys.

I'm new to the forumo this might have been covered earlier. I want/need to change the lower control arm bushings on my car. My question is whether to change just the bushings or the entire control arm assembliy (left + right). As far as I know its not the arm itself that goes, but rather the ball joints, unless the arm itself is bent, which it isnt. Can the ball joints be replaced?

I've been to a few shops and they just say replace the entire arm with bushings. I think they just wanna make a quick buck...

help please..

 

[msm]

You can replace just the rubber bushes.

Chat to Gizmo - he's on the forum. He did mine a few weeks back.