Took my car to get aligned yesterday and found out my left control arm bushing is cracking. The shop said I could wait 3 months to monitor it then get it replaced. Also, I would have to buy the whole arm and not just the bushing because he said Porsche does not sell the bushing separately.

I called to Sunset Porsche to price it out and it's about $350 per side. Are there other options?

 

Correct. That's a fair price. I paid $400 each for mine.

 

Ernesto,
I believe there may be polyurethane alternatives which allow you to retain the otherwise functional control arm. Hopefully someone can chime in with a source.

Andreas

 

I'm in the same boat. You might want to ask Gert from carnewal for pricing.

 

HI GUYS
I just lowered my porsche......when I was replacing the 18 mm nut on bushing
I had to keep it in check with a T-40 torx...& the tip busted open

the alignment guy pressed it in & tighten the 18mm nut...anyway

a new arm complete from...VERTEX in miami...wants $165:
phone # is toll free....1-866-668--0660

control arm part # 993 331 04300

CROME
ft.lauderdale fl.

 

While that is an attractive price, used control arms may put one in the same boat they are already in with respect to failed control arm bushings. It is tough to see these cracks unless one could hold onto the control arm enough to apply enough leverage to see if the front bushings are cracked.

 

HI
u did not mention which arm / front or rear control arm
so I mention my rear left control arm.......problem

vertex sells only new control arm..call for pricing
direct import..from germany...cheaper than porsche dealer...
bosch plugs $4:...............porsche dealer wants...$8:

CROME

 

my front left is the one that has the problem. i checked vertex and they charge $475...ouch! i will do more research because i know the stealer is probably about the same price. Any thoughts if i should go to LA dismantlers?

 

I would buck up and pay the price for a new one. LA dismantlers' used arm may have the same worn bushing in it that chris speaks of.

 

Just say no to used control arms. The Sunset price looks really good (as usual).

The only downside of the polyurethane bushings is that they are said to squeak, but if you avoid all bumps, this won't be a problem

I have a copy of Philip Raby's article from June 2004 911 and P World. Too big to upload here, but I can email it to whomever wants it.

 

I too, recommend factory new ones (stock or RS).

The only way I would ever use a urethane bushing in such circumstances would be if I drilled the arms for zerk fittings and machined a channel in the ID of the bushing so these can be relubricated at regular intervals. "Caveat Emptor" on such things.

 

looks like i will be purchasing new ones. thanks for the help guys!

 

Chris W. put the bushings in m car and they make no sound and are wonderful.

 

custom job? how much?

 

I think the bushing kit was a few hundred.... not sure what the labor would be.