Would you swap the ball joints on those control arms along with the 2 bushings? Or do they resist much longer than the bushings?

 

Shocks have been leaking since forever. Was never enough to be really concerned until now. Mechanic says shock tower mounts are a bit loose. Also said the shocks tend to last about 50K which I am 54K.

Looking to do a general suspension refresh. Replacement shocks are really pricy. Looking at ~10K from the usual AM part discounters in UK. Mechanic looking to see if he can find less expensive or possibly rebuild them.

 

Not sure just yet.

 

Just received the bushings kit for the lower arm... Now thinking I should get the kit for the upper arm as well and do the full refresh.
Sway bar bushings, sway bar links and hardware coming in from Europe.
Next step is finding a place that can rebuild the struts before I dive into the full process.

 

Do you have the link for the ball joints?

 

Got them off the flea bay... https://www.ebay.com/itm/375746375572?

 

I've bought oil and cabin filters from the same seller.