Scotty, I have a 2006 Acura RL with 252,000 miles on it. I took it to my mechanic and he said it needs all 4 lower ball joints. This car has them integrated into the control arm so the price is around $3,000, since it’s a pretty rare car, there isn’t many aftermarket parts. Is it worth it to put that kind of money into such an old car?
there isn’t many aftermarket parts
Umm what..? -
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/find/acura-rl-lower-control-arm-and-ball-joint
Rear lower control arms are $200 a pop
https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/beckarnley-102-7676
https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/beckarnley-102-7677
Fronts (51360SJA023) are even less.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6508890&jsn=10369
You're look at only about $690 in parts, and control arms are easy to install.
Go to another mechanic for a 2nd opinion.
