try http://www.zeecarplus.com/home.htm in aurora blvd. look for for toti the owner, get a estimate. Suspension is their specialty and from what I have seen they can do quality Audi suspension work for a reasonable price.

 

I'm having the same issue and the shop I took my 99 A4 to said I needed to replace both left and right front upper control arms. They're quoting $150 per arm (OEM parts) and $160 for labor so I'm looking at around $460 + tax.

Does this price quote seem normal to you guys?

 

I am really frustrated with this problem. My question is should control arms need replacing on a 2003 Audi A6 with 56K miles on it? The dealer is saying they do not usually need to be replaced
until 85-90K. Of course my Pure Care protection warranty is telling me they will not cover this repair since it is due to "wear and tear" and is not actually a defect. Any thoughts or helpful suggestions would
be appreciated.

 

$150 per arm! That's what I was quoated too, but man....for about $500 you can get the whole kit with the tie rods and you can DIY. It's not too bad so far. I actually got the kit from ebay for $350 (free shipping) with everything and hardware included. So far so good. Trustworthy place. I don't buy much from ebay, but this checked out okay. If you have anyquestions, feel free to contact me.

 

Could be the CV Joints?

 

I soaked all the connections with white litium grease.

anywhere the contol arms connect, including the lower ones,wherever there were rubber parts, and/or bolts. this made my suspension quite down, so there is no more noise. I have coilovers, and steering is real tight, so I dont think I need to replace the control arms, but this did quiet everything down for me.

 

I have a 2000, A6 with 68,000 miles.

My right and left control arm rubber bushings are cracked. How long can I drive the car in this condition and do the cracked bushing pose a driving danger and how does it affect tire wear and driving performance?