Ram 1500 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $171
- High
- $684
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 control arm?
Asking prices from 251 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Ram 1500 control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 control arm costs $40 to $684, with a median asking price of $147. Based on 2,918 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$151
Grade C (fair)$91
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6841,899 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$376526 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$20069 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$450424 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$684 | 1,899 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$376 | 526 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$200 | 69 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$450 | 424 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$151
Grade C$91
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$684 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 control arm is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 control arm listings at 251 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 710 listings (24% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in Idaho ask a median $99, while Florida yards ask $179, 81% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 710 | 34 | $175+19% |
| Florida | 619 | 26 | $179+22% |
| Arizona | 483 | 19 | $132-10% |
| Indiana | 218 | 16 | $101-31% |
| Texas | 141 | 26 | $100-32% |
| Michigan | 136 | 29 | $178+21% |
| Illinois | 82 | 14 | $175+19% |
| Idaho | 68 | 8 | $99-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $147 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $147
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $240–$595
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
adaptive damping (opt SFE, active performance shock absorbers), LH25 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$310$85 – $578
adaptive damping (opt SFE, active performance shock absorbers), RH11 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$310$100 – $671
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 control arm cost by year?
2025109 listingsFits 7 years$151$80 – $6712024205 listingsFits 13 years$172$50 – $6842023585 listingsFits 13 years$166$46 – $6842022584 listingsFits 13 years$137$45 – $6842021409 listingsFits 13 years$163$46 – $6842020500 listingsFits 13 years$178$40 – $3592019500 listingsFits 13 years$178$40 – $3592018184 listingsFits 10 years$200$70 – $4402017400 listingsFits 11 years$123$45 – $4402016398 listingsFits 12 years$151$50 – $3002015237 listingsFits 12 years$141$50 – $300
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 66% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $151.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o adaptive damping; LH, lists at a $150 median, while adaptive damping (opt SFE, active performance shock absorbers), RH commands $310, a 107% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $123, while 2018 tops the table at $200. Parts from 2013–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 24% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 18% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 47% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ram 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Wheels
$214median
$45$975
02wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$250median
$49$970
03wide ±264%
Grille
$340median
$55$1,850
04wide ±288%
Headlight Assembly
$405median
$70$2,400
05wide ±204%
Transmission
$700median
$147$3,000
06wide ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$1,200
07wide ±71%
Steering Rack
$1,200median
$564$2,277
08wide ±128%
Axle Shaft
$195median
$46$547
09wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
10wide ±287%
Alternator
$108median
$25$644
11wide ±302%
Transfer Case
$232median
$50$1,450
12wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 1500 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsRam1500
4Runner$193
1500$147
$46 diff10,464 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$180
1500$147
$33 diff9,628 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsRam1500
Camaro$125
1500$147
$22 diff8,399 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam1500
Class$319
1500$147
$172 diff7,626 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsRam1500
Explorer$125
1500$147
$22 diff6,688 listings
Control ArmcompareChrysler300vsRam1500
300$80
1500$147
$67 diff6,354 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Audiwide ±167%
Audi A6
$120median
$36$437
Audiwide ±98%
Audi Q3
$143median
$40$321
Audiwide ±205%
Audi Q5
$95median
$25$415
Audiwide ±243%
Audi Q7
$83median
$44$447
Ramwide ±103%
Ram 2500
$182median
$46$420
Ramwide ±79%
Ram 3500
$187median
$93$387
Common questions
Ram 1500 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $147 across 2,918 priced listings from 251 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $151. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $123.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 control arm?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 control arm replacement typically runs $240–$595 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $147, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ram 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ram 1500 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 control arm fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.