2001 Monte Carlo SS 3.8L

So now that I know I need a control arm bushing on the drivers side and given the labor is $114 which is about an hour and a half I'm thinking why not just swap out the entire control arm (ball joint and bushing included)? I know it should be lighter on labor for me right? I'm sold on A/C Delco but I can get a Raybestos for about the same price (maybe a dollar or two difference). Is there any good reason to go Raybestos over A/C Delco on a control arm? Or should I just stick with the A/C Delco?

 

generally speaking, raybestos makes the ac delco stuff. delco doesnt make anything anymore, they just purchase and repackage, and i do believe they go with raybestos for brakes and suspension. so, get whichever is cheaper!

 

I would do it yourself if you have a ball joint splitter, it's simple. I did it last week to replace a spindle and it took me all of 30 mins to take it out.

 

I'm pretty sure either will be Chinese, but check it out. That means something to me.

 

Thanks guys I'll probably go with the A/C Delco then since its what I have on the other side.

If it was summer I would do it myself but my buddy that helps me with these projects and has all the necessary tools has MS and I hate to get him out in this stuff. He offered to do it but its just too damn cold out to be messing around in an unheated pole barn.

 

me personally id just stick with the delco products....especially engine parts...ive learned my lesson haha