Front control arms worn out

calimustang

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Ok first of all, you dont know my work schedule, its 60-80 hours a week and it dont even help that my shop is closed during weekends. If i take a day off, i take a huge hit on my budget. Hence this is my only transportation and thats how difficult it is. I have to take a day of this monday for my car to go to the shop for once.

Thank you.
 

crashtested

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Ok first of all, you dont know my work schedule, its 60-80 hours a week and it dont even help that my shop is closed during weekends. If i take a day off, i take a huge hit on my budget. Hence this is my only transportation and thats how difficult it is. I have to take a day of this monday for my car to go to the shop for once.

Thank you.

Used to have a job like... Quit and got a life.
 

calimustang

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LOL thats why i am attending school for IT field and now I have CompTia A+, and now Network+ and going to go for Security+ (cyber security) then I can start looking.

Thats why my tdi miles rack up fairly quickly.
 

calimustang

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Ouch.... 2 Stabilizer link one of them is bent, Motor mounts, Trans mounts $1182 with labor.
 

Henrick

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See. It's always good to get a diagnosis from a pro mechanic.
Sorry about your misfortune, that looks really costy but glad you finally had it solved...
 

calimustang

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Not yet. They wanted to go off brand parts. I said no. I prefer VW brand parts. They respected my wishes so i am working on ordering the parts then go from there.
 
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jesssssser

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Hopefully that gets er sorted out for you! How long have you been running deleted?
 

calimustang

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oh overlooked your question, I've been running deleted for about 3 years this spring, she now have about 266k miles, that time she got deleted was at 180k miles. loving every moment of it. gets tail gaters off of my back. if they refuse, I just stomp the pedal and she bellows big black smoke, they will learn their mistake right there. :D
Hopefully that gets er sorted out for you! How long have you been running deleted?
 

calimustang

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Anyway.... the verdict... I know this is long overdue.... I finally had control arms replaced during my Christmas break, found stabilizer link bent on drivers' side, replaced it myself on both sides to be safe. She drives like a brand new car now. I am much happier.

I bought OEM control arms in case you wonder.
 
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