Hi,

Took my 83 300d to the dealer to get oil cooler lines done, and I had them take a look at the suspension, because when I first start up the car, ofter if Im turning the wheel a lot I hear some groaning (PS fluid is fine), and sometimes if I go over a bump or the road changes elevation when going around a corner, I hear a loud pop in one of the front ends. I figure it was a ball joint, but I wanted them to look. THey told me the following:

-Upper control arms $650
-Caster arms $830

I have never heard of the caster arms, and a search didnt give me much. Are these a thing that usually go bad? Where are they?

Also, where are the ball joints, so I can look at them and see if they are busted, as I still feel they are. If they are cracked or borken, can I somehow pack gease into them so that I can keep them working as well as possible until I can get an independent shop to do it with fastlane parts.

If Im doing ball joints and upper control arms, what else should I get done at the same time?

I still hae to do my rotors/pads, but I always seem to be finding new projects...

Thanks

JMH

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