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- Despite the Chevy S10’s durability, parts of its suspension system will still fail after some time. Some essential suspension system components that might have to be replaced eventually are the control arms.
- Like most trucks, the S10 has a pair of upper and lower control arms on each side of the front suspension for a total of four control arms.
- Because of its important role in your suspension system, failure of the S10 control arm can lead to major safety issues.
- Symptoms of a failing control arm include alignment issues, steering wander, steering wheel vibrations, clunking noises, wobbling wheels or steering wheel, and uneven tire wear.
- On average, Chevrolet S10 control arms cost anywhere between $40 to $300 per piece.
The Chevrolet S-10 was a compact but rugged pickup truck with a suspension system that was designed to withstand the roughest roads and toughest driving conditions. But despite the S10’s excellent durability, all parts of its suspension system will still go through wear and tear and fail after some time. Some essential suspension system components that might have to be replaced eventually are the control arms.
What Does the Chevrolet S10 Control Arm Do?
Control arms are metal components found in the suspension system that connect the wheels to your pickup truck’s body. This means that they guide the wheels up and down as you drive to ensure that your wheels stay secure and that your truck stays stable. Like most trucks, the S10 has a pair of upper and lower control arms on each side of the front suspension for a total of four control arms.
It’s not safe to drive if one or more of your control arms fail. Because of its important role in your suspension system, failure of the S10 control arm can lead to major safety issues. If one of your control arms goes bad, schedule a replacement immediately.
Bad Control Arm Symptoms
You can’t really be sure if your control arms are failing unless you do a physical examination. This is why checking the control arms should be part of your truck’s routine checkups. However, there are some signs and symptoms that could warn you when one of your control arms might be going bad. Here are some of them:
- Alignment Issues
- Steering Wander or Pulling
- Vibrations in the Steering Wheel
- Clunking Noises
- Wobbling Wheels
- Wobbling Steering Wheel
- Uneven Tire Wear
Worn out control arm bushings and ball joints are the most common causes of control arm failure. Although these can sometimes be replaced separately, it’s highly advisable to just replace the entire control arm assembly. This is because replacing the bushings or ball joints by themselves is just as labor intensive as replacing the entire control arm assembly. Also, when the bushings or ball joints fail, the rest of the control arm is bound to follow soon. This can result in you paying twice as much for labor or doing the job twice if you choose to replace the faulty components yourself.
How Much Does a Chevy S10 Control Arm Replacement Cost?
On average, Chevrolet S10 control arms cost anywhere between $40 to $300 per piece. You can also purchase control arms in sets. For instance, there are control arm sets including either the lower control arms or the upper control arms for the driver and passenger side. There are also sets containing both upper and lower control arms for the driver and passenger side.
It’s not absolutely necessary to replace both upper or both lower control arms at the same time. You can just replace the Chevy S10 upper control arm or lower control arm on one side. However, these components usually wear out around the same mileage, so you might be able to save on replacement parts and labor if you replace them all at the same time.
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