So i've got a squeaky control arm bushing and right now on a college kid's budget I'm not sure that I can get the full set of Control arms replaced. plus I've got a PS leak so i'll be needing to replace the steering rack in the near future as well. and was hoping to later get the steering rack and Control Arms done all at once.

Since it's just the bushing that seems to be bad couldn't I just replace the bushing with a new one from ECSTuning? Is there a reason to replace the whole control arm?

Also for new CAs sometime in the future I was looking at the Ocap kit becuase i read negative things about the meyle kit. any help is appreciated

 

The reason the audi shop replaces the arm is because with their labor charge it is cheaper to replace it vs having them press a new bushing in. Also, the ball joint could also be going. Which arm is it, you can usually find a good set of lightly used arms for cheap. I just sold a used set of uppers(all 4) that I had purchased awhile back for $110. I also still have lower rears if those are the one's you need(see sig).