1999 Ford Windstar lower control arm

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD WINDSTAR
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I just had a left front lower control arm replaced the bushing where it attaches to the frame was shown to be worn. The mechanic said that the whole assembly needed to be replaced. He told me that the bushing could not be separately replaced, so I agreed to the work. The cost of the arm was $325.99 and labor was 90.00. Looking on the internet to see if paid too much for the part I saw the bushings for sale for $11.39 and the control arm for $80.
Did the mechanic misinform me (lie?) Or just hose me on the cost of the part?
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 2:50 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Labor charge incuding alignment $80-00
OEM dealer part lower left control arm $94.33

this is a dealer part price you could probably get it cheaper elsewhere. I don't have a seperate price for bushes. There is none listed?
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 3:13 PM

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