I took my car in for an alignment today, and my mechanic told me that there were several issues with my suspension. My right rear coil is broken, and my front back lower control arm is broken as well. Now my issue is that these are expensive repairs, and I'd like to make the most out of them. Anybody with experience with these issues have suggestions as to whether to buy OEM or to get an aftermarket solution? Car has 128k on the clock, haven't had suspension issues til now. I appreciate any and all responses!

 

buy the whole kit.. All the front control arms and bushings. go to ecstuning.com and get the kit, it will be just as good or better than OEM It will feel like new, nice and solid. Im about to do the same. Small clacks when i hit decent bumps. no good

 

You'll get a better price at FCPGroton.com for a control arm kit. I purchased mine from there and installed it about 2 weeks ago. The car feels brand spanking new.

 

^^^ this. If one CA is bad, the others will follow. Pull the rear strut/spring assembly and change the spring yourself or take the assembly to a shop to change it, then reinstall it.