Lower control arms

So here's the deal i crash my truck forget about the details one of the Lower control arms gets damage i need to replace it with the dealer that will cost me 200 bucks not much seems ok the price but on the other hand I'm thinking maybe if the price is right getting some better LCA's im running on camburg UCA's so what do you guys think, should i get aftermarket or OEM LCA's? and if the answer is aftermarket what brand? how much? photos if you haved will work

 

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There is no way a dealership is replacing an OEM LCA assembly for $200

 

Well it probably isn't a new toyota part or a cheap aftermarket. Just looked on rockauto.com and they cheapest lower control arm you can get is $144 for 4x4 and the brand is Mevotech.

 

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Mevotech is made in Canada. Not sure if that's a blessing or a curse.

OP is in Baja Calif? $200 may be doable with a Mevotech LCA and Mexican labor rates. IMO the LCA is easier to replace than the UCA, without a long bolt interfering with the inner fender.

 

I have a friend who works on the dealership thats the reason about the lower cost ... people reply but none respond my question do you guys know?like?agree? any suggestions? what should i do? get the OEM part o put an aftermarket? and what aftermarket?

 

Just two many English teachers these dayz on the knet.

 

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If you want to spend about $1600 Total Chaos has some LCA's. I think it is absolutely crazy to spend that much and not go a little more to get LT. You always buy some gussets and skids for the stock lower's and put them on yourself. If you weren't forever away I'd help ya out for something to do. Depends on how much wheeling you do. All I would do is beat my truck if I lived down by you. (Baja is what I saw)

 

They would be stronger if he does some wheeling. Ability to mount a second shock.

 

I totally agree I didn't recommend them at all. He asked if there were options out there. I gave him one.

 

Camelback Toyota sells OEM LCA's with bushings and ball joints for just over $160 so I don't understand why all you seem completely shocked that a dealership is selling one for $200...

As said above, unless you have a need for a secondary shock, stick with OEM lower control arms. If you do have a need for that level of performance, I believe Total Chaos and Icon are your only choices unless you go long travel.

 

Because the TC LCA's are so expensive I have never confirmed this (because pretty much no one owns them...) but they are supposed to have a little more articulation than the OEM although it would be minimal. In my case, my LCA's are my limiting factor in droop. I have maxed the ball joint's articulation out... but because of the massive price difference between the TC and OEM LCA's they wouldn't be worth it, especially since Long Travel is a massive improvement in travel for not much more money.