[A4] estimates for control / ball joints

[Richard Hurt]

Joel,

I need to do this same operation on my '98Q and I found a pretty good 
deal at ECS (thanx to this list :).  They have a couple of packages 
(w/wo tie rod ends) for $529.95 & $599.95 that look pretty complete.  I 
need to call them and ask if there is anything else that is required 
(seals, nuts & bolts, washers, tools, etc.) to do this job start to 
finish.  I don't want to have my front end apart and then realize that I 
need some extra dealer only part.  :/

Anyway, if anyone has any feedback on these kits, or tips on doing this 
in your own garage, I would truly appreciate it.

Later...
   Richard

BTW: Here's the links for those kits:

Meyle Upgraded OE Control Arm Kit W/Hardware
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi/?html=learnmore.html&productID=3005

Meyle Upgraded OE Control Arm & Heavy Duty Tie Rod End Kit W/Hardware
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi/?html=learnmore.html&productID=3006



Joel Landsverk wrote:

> Well, the front end clunking is back and this time it's not under
> warranty.  So, what I am in for?  I have a '99 A4 1.8t with about 85k
> miles on it.  I know the original CA's were replaced at about 35k miles
> under warranty.
> 
> Has anybody done this themselves?
> What are the costs involved for parts?
> What kind of time did it take and what level of difficulty?
> 
> TIA
> 
> Joel L 
> '99 A4 1.8t Avant
> '91 90q 20v
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