Best automotive control arms & parts according to redditors

The lower control arm in the very last picture should not be bent in two places like that. The upper control arm is supposed to be bent and crazy looking, yes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKGmRDhSS-A

https://www.amazon.com/Lower-Control-128i-335is-Front/dp/B07DPKVXSN

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E90/SUSPEN-Stabilizer_Bar_Link_Replacement/images_small/pic02.jpg

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778726

First I want to say that for that price I think you were grossly overcharged. With the proper tools and with the absence of rust and other slowdowns it should only take and hour per ball bearing. But besides that point I have found all of my suspension kits through amazon. I am like king what seems to be the right one for your car, but double check all the details for sure.
Chassis Kit for Nissan 350Z 03-09 & for Infiniti G35 RWD Models ONLY 03-07 14Pc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6U2SJR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YE64BbD54CGWG

Basically the front lower control arm. If you take your wheel off it becomes super obvious. I just had mine off to rotate tires on my 2010 FXT and decided to take a close look after seeing this post... they looked the same and need replacement. Looks pretty easy to just replace the whole unit according to this video https://youtu.be/pbWz9TWuVMk

So I just ordered a left and right unit from amazon Control Arm compatible with Subaru Forester 2009-2013 / Impreza 2011-2014 Front Right Side Lower w/Ball Joint and Bushing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JR5S3LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9rXqDbXEMT0TH

-Now THAT's fancy.

-For a ball joint? Over 10K? Fancy!

-Not as fancy but still fun!

Thanks for the contest!

The control arms and ball joints are MOOG brand, which is a good name in suspension parts. The price of each control arm listed here is about four times what it would cost vs buying it on Amazon.

Look here: same brand name and everything, and $70 each

The bolt kit for the struts is less than half of what they are charging you:
Bolt kit

If it's just a black steel wheel with a hubcap, $145 each seems pricey, especially for a 15" wheel.

The track bars and lower control arms are bolted with metric bolts from the factory which is an oversight, to say the least. A cheap and recommended start would be to upgrade to grade 8 bolts to the track bars and lower control arms (front and rear) and see if the issue is corrected. I used these https://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Track-Lower-Control-Upgrade/dp/B018Q6FK0Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486666577&sr=8-2&keywords=track+bar+bolts

If that doesn't permanently fix this, I would get good aftermarket front and rear track bars that are beefier and allow you to center the axle if you're lifted or have bigger tires.

Quality Parts, aye.... So not the $74 Pair off amazon? haha

https://www.amazon.com/DLZ-Suspension-Kit-Front-Assembly-Compatible/dp/B01H05VKJW/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=1997+accord+suspension&qid=1562075357&replacementKeywords=suspension&s=gateway&sr=8-9&vehicle=1997-59-751------------&vehicleName=1997+Honda+Accord

:)

If you're gonna do ball joints, might as well do all of it while you're in there. It's so cheap, why not.

Throw in a set of struts and strut bushings for another $150-200 and that thing will ride like it's 1997 again.

I bought this kit, it came with upper + lower control arms, and most of the ball joints already pressed in. that first kit above one only has the uppers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0792FYGJ9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Via the Chilton Manual for this car

The stering knuckle which is installed with the strut assembly is pre-set to the specified camber at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted.


Caster is pre-set at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted. If the caster is not within the standard value, replace the bent or damaged parts.


im super confused as to what this could be, do you think they could have just sent me a bad part?
here are the control arms i bought

Alright, by looking at AutopartsDirect, it says the ACDelco 45K4023 is the aftermarket replacement for the control arm. A search of that has come up with ACDelco 45K4023 for just $123.18 (but.. it appears its a few weeks on the back order for the Amazon Prime one)

I used these and they made a huge difference in my ride.
TeraFlex 1254000 JK Sport 4 FlexArm Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHLLF3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a24.AbWWNEK0Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IF7ZZ3Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Those are what I used.

https://youtu.be/V_g1-WHD4rw

That's the video I followed

ACDelco 45K0187 Professional Rear Lower Camber Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010DLIKW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_fsX6wb9Y31TAN

They're AC Delco branded but manufactured by SPC. If you have something other than a gen 2 hatch, make sure it fits, I don't know cross compatibility. Also, get your angles measured before buying it, just in case something else is wrong.

here she is so far


List of possible upgrades

a-arm

subframe connector

panhard bar and control arms

springs

This is what I went with. Kept the ride height about the same and everything bolted up fine.

Demotor

Springs are not really the way to increase ride height without sacrificing comfort and handling. But they do make a shock that could be help.

coil

Yeah 16 foot trailer with 2 250 gallon tanks full of veggie oil on a regular basis. Going to try this set out. http://www.amazon.com/Dodge-Control-Stealth-Suspension-1119499111/dp/B00LPRJVES

They are paying less than this for the first part:
https://www.amazon.com/Moog-RK620025-Control-Joint-Assembly/dp/B00CCK99YO

...and less than this for the second:
https://www.amazon.com/GSP-NCV27522-Axle-Shaft-Assembly/dp/B006EKI87C

FYI

Oh, yeah thanks- I forgot to mention that.

I have [these bad boys](ACDelco 45K0187 Professional Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010DLIKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oJ07ybHRQ6BWJ) in my cart for when I get a little extra coin. The drop affected my rear camber about a degree- nothing major. But it'd be nice to have the tires completely level. Especially with the new tires.

I did a lot of research on these and they're the best bang for your buck. They are great quality and adjustable without disassembly.