Now that I'm back amongst the employed, I'm trying to catch up on some
overdue repairs. Last week I put new tie rods and center link on my car ('87
560SEL). In doing so, I noticed that the lower control arm bushings are shot. This is NOT a repair I'm going to do myself as I don't have a spring compressor so I'm in the process of getting estimates.

The first shop, the ones who did the alignment after I replaced the steering
linkage, also indicated that the upper ball joints should be replaced.
They've quoted me $1070 parts and labor to do both items on both sides.

Two questions:
Is this a reasonable price?
Is there anything else that likely needs to be done and/or would be easy to
do once these other components are being addressed? (in otherwords, how can I maximize the return on my investment in shop labor)

Thanks,
jlc

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Jeff

'87 560SEL 267K (177K on motor) Blue/Blue
'98 Buick LeSebre 60K (wife's car)
'56 Imperial Sedan 124K
Past Cars:
'67 Dodge Monaco 130K (Sold)
'87 Chrysler 5th Ave 245K and going strong (sold)
'73 Plymouth Satillite 175K (sold)
'96 Chrysler LHS 80K (totaled)