So I just spoke to my mechanic and and found that that creeking noise is that I need a new 4 new control arms on my 2.8. A sad day because I just got my new rs4 rims put on. Any ways I am finding kits online for around $650 and I was wondering how difficult doing this myself would be. Because my mechanic quoted me $1550 for parts and labor with tierod assemblys as well. any advice is appreciated.

 

Try this: http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel43.shtml

If you have mechanical-aptitude, and you've worked on cars before, you can do it. It's time-consuming, and dealing with the pinch bolt (from what i hear) is a real b*tch. Try the regional forums to see if there is anyone in yourarea that can give you a hand. Toss them a couple bucks (maybe 2-300) for their assistance. Hell of a lot cheaper than paying 1550.

Also, $650 for a set of new control arms is waaaaay too much. Try this: http://www.performance-cafe.com/prod...oducts_id=1683

^Those control arms are better than OEM and will last a lot longer too. I believe they are made by Febi(sp), and they are very reputable.That kit also comes withthe upgraded tie-rod ends too.

 

All i have to say is...


Get an air compressor

 

get a heavy hammer too. its just nuts and bolts, easy job

 

Strange. I skim-read this ^ write up quickly and didn't see the mention of an alignment... Maybe I missed it, but that's extremely important.

 

very cool. I think a buddy of mine and myself will tackle the job in 2 weeks when i get a pay check. thanks for the advice

 

I did my own. I got the 13 pc kit from fcpgroton. they sell on ebay too.

 

How do I know if I need the 10 piece kit or 12 piece kit? I have a 99.5 b5 a4 quattro 2.8l.
http://www.performance-cafe.com/index.php?cPath=264_306

 

The 12 piece included sway bar links. Personally, I recommend you get them. You will be in there undoing them anyway. You may as well replace them. I was glad I did since mine were siezed up and I had to cut the bolt to get the old ones off. If your car has ever been through salty winter weather, def a good idea to get them.

 

are you happy with the fcp kit?