Service Overview
Control arms locate the wheel against the chassis through rubber bushings and a ball joint. When bushings crack or joints loosen, the wheel literally moves around under the car.
The job involves the control arm (most modern arms include the ball joint and bushings), fastener replacement where specified, and torque-at-ride-height to protect new bushings. Alignment recommended after.
Signs You Need This Service
- Clunks over bumps or when braking
- Wandering, imprecise steering
- Uneven tire wear
- Visible cracked bushings
Consequences of Ignoring It
- Alignment that can't be corrected until the arm is replaced
- Tire wear and steering vagueness
- Separated ball joint = wheel folds under the car
Recommended Service Interval
Bushings typically degrade by 80,000–120,000 miles, faster on rough roads.
Price & Time
Deposit: Parts paid before ordering + a labor deposit based on your approved estimate.
Final price may vary by distance, vehicle, service details, after-hours requests, emergency availability, or service area minimums.
How location affects pricing
Your listed service price is based on the repair itself. Because we are a mobile service, final pricing may also depend on your distance from our service area, appointment time, urgency, vehicle details, and repair conditions.
- Within 15 miles$125 minimum service total
- 15–30 miles$150 minimum service total
- 30+ milesContact for quote
- After-hours+$75 when available
- Emergency / priority+$150 when available
Minimum service totals are not added on top of larger services — they only apply when a fixed-price service is below the minimum for your location. Distance fees typically begin outside our standard 15-mile service area.
Pricing shown is our listed service price — parts and fluids are quoted at cost where applicable, and your exact flat quote is confirmed before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
One arm or both sides?
Why torque at ride height?
Will it fix my steering wheel being off-center?
We come to you.
Book control arm replacement at your home, workplace or fleet yard — anywhere in the Indianapolis metro. Warranty terms provided in writing when applicable.