Front Control Arms

[System]

Just had the MOT and the mechanic said I could do with changing the 'tension rod' on the front right-hand side. I assume by this he means the wishbone lower control arm. I see in the US they are sometimes referred to as tension rods (I am in Finland so English was not the mechanic's first language).

2 questions:

Do I change both arms, even though only one is worn?
Should I also change coffin arms at the same time?

Did the outer tie rods about 5,000 kms back. Car is on 117,000kms.

 

[Alex]

I'd just change the one, although I've recently seen some good deals if you buy a pair. You can always fit 2 new and save the good one as a spare. If you do the coffin arms you'll need to get the geo done.

 

[System]

Got 2 from Motointegrator in Germany for 98.00. Pretty good price I thought. Garage are saying 3hrs to fit and that they would recommend alignment.

 

[Alex]

1hr to fit both on the front. Easy job.