First Off, I tried the search button, found a million and one "why is my car creaking?"s and pple having different sugestions as to why.
I finnally got pissed with the sound and went to the shop that did the lowering kit install, figuring it was related to that because the noise began right after. Had to wait two hours till someone got a chance to get in my car and drive it, I chose to be a pain in the ass and rode with him. As soon as he made a slow turn out of the parking spot, he admitted out loud somthings wrong (this shop is particulary good about honest what you needs and what you dont). We got back and put the car up on the lift and he started jerking and turning things with me watching. We also checked the strut positotioning, they didnt mix them up. In the end the problem was identified as the ball joint. (also come to find out the entire front driverside is from a salvage yard)
First thing i did was get a quote from them and drove it home to be parked(
im miss my alero already driving a hundya sucks
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1. Called Autozone, one part mentioned for 46.99 instock
2.Went to Kitrells, HERES MY POINT
they had 4 available 2 for 56 and 57, 2 for 92 and 93, both brands specified that one was specifically for the aluminum control arms and the other was for iron control arms WTF!!!!!!! (need help here)
3.Napa has one for 40.00
Local mechanic install 40 or 50 depending on if it has to be pressed in?
The shops cost with parts and labor 120
Is this aluminum or iron an issue anyones encountered or is familair with. Im figureing 20 extra for the shop to do it and garantee the work for a while is the best option, i just need to know if i need to let them know about this or if it is even an issue.
The control arm on this corner appears to be iron, as determined by a magnet
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