Should I have control arms replaced?
I brought my 2004 GMC Sierra to my mechanic to check out a wheel noise. He thinks it's nothing serious (some loose rust on the brake mechanism probably) but did mention that my front control arms are ...
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dodge guy wrote:
If the control arms are that rusty, what do other things underneath look like? Specifically the brake and fuel lines!
Exactly. I can't tell you how many used 2500HDs I passed up a few years ago that had significant rust on them....not just surface rust but large, scaly rust or rust so bad you could stick a screwdriver thru the frame.
The 2001 2500HD I bought a few years ago had moderate rust and was plagued with rusty brake lines. Google Silverado rusty brake lines and you will see how common it is, especially in the snow belt. Get someone to look at the extent of the rust and see what else is susceptible. You can't stop rust once it's there. I would not expect that truck to last several years given the climate you live in.
