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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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I have a 2001 Audi A6 2.7t. This is my second Audi as my previous car was an A4. About the same mileage I had to replace the upper control arms in the front of the car. I believe I am hearing the same noise again.

My question is does the brand of the control arm I purchase matter from a longevity/durability standpoint?

Would anyone suggest I replace anything else while I was in there?

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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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You posted this in the C6 forum, I think that you may have wanted to post this in the C5 forum.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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whats your mileage?
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by tkinney80
I have a 2001 Audi A6 2.7t. This is my second Audi as my previous car was an A4. About the same mileage I had to replace the upper control arms in the front of the car. I believe I am hearing the same noise again.

My question is does the brand of the control arm I purchase matter from a longevity/durability standpoint?

Would anyone suggest I replace anything else while I was in there?

Travis
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I just replaced all my control arms and links, used Febi control arm kit. I took into account age of vehicle and cost of replacing 1 control arm ( $70 ) versus $500 for kit. If you don't want to replace all, then replace both upper control arms at once....Good Luck..
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Suggest you verify the conclusion before you buy anything. An inspection of the front suspension will give you a good idea of what you need to do.
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Default Car has 60,000 miles.

Car has 60,000 miles.
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