'06 Upper Control Arm Set (4) for $72

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#11

12-13-2011 | 03:38 PM

Gigitty

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From: Chapel Hill, NC

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Originally Posted by abarmard

Well, my question is if it is normal for a car like this to go through control arms every 2-3 years?

Yes. It's not the arm itself, but the bushing, which is serviceable.

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My other question is where to get the real Audi OEM part not some junk from far east!

No need to judge me...try your local dealer...or one of the various OEM suppliers (who also source from far east).

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Originally Posted by abarmard

I am not even sure that in my case it is the control arm that needs to be replaced. At speeds higher than 60/mph when I apply the brake the front of the car stars swaing. I need to mention that the brakes and the rotors are just fine!

Take the wheel off and inspect the bushings...you'll know if they are bad or not. Loose/broken suspension components will make the car do weird things. Any noises when going over speed bumps?

#12

12-13-2011 | 08:40 PM

abarmard

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From: Charlotte, NC

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Originally Posted by Gigitty

I installed the new upper control arms last week. Here are some pics of the new arms vs the OEMs I took off.

All the arms were shipped in bubble wrap. I removed it for pics.

The OEM is on top (it's black due to someone painting the wheel well.

Side-by-Side OEM is on left.

Close up of new arm bushing...it's looks the same as OEM.

Ball joint. OEM is on top.

Where did you buy these?

#13

12-14-2011 | 12:05 PM

Gigitty

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From: Chapel Hill, NC

I got them here

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part number: REPA281514

#14

03-23-2012 | 09:34 PM

Drew_Audi

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From: Texas

Gigitty--how are your control arms doing?

So it's been a few months how are they holding up for you?
About how miles have you put on them?

I'm looking to replace the bushing in the uppers and with the car at 100k thinking just buy the complete set to have new ball joints as well.
But looking at these, because of the 3yr warranty.
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