Ram 2500 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $46
- Average
- $181
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 2500 control arm?
Asking prices from 252 salvage yards in 45 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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Last updatedOct 21, 2026AS
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 2500 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 2500 control arm costs $46 to $420, with a median asking price of $182. Based on 2,078 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$154
Grade B (good)$203
Grade C (fair)$129
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$57–$400801 listings
Grade BStandard used$55–$4201,020 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$25086 listings
Grade XUngraded$46–$250171 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $57–$400 | 801 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$420 | 1,020 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$250 | 86 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $46–$250 | 171 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$154
Grade B$203
Grade C$129
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$420 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 2500 control arm is listed
We found priced Ram 2500 control arm listings at 252 salvage yards across 45 states. Texas supplies the most, with 322 listings (13% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $150, while Kentucky yards ask $250, 67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 322 | 20 | $155-15% |
| California | 299 | 20 | $150-18% |
| Arizona | 199 | 8 | $154-15% |
| Missouri | 152 | 14 | $175-4% |
| Michigan | 129 | 9 | $190+4% |
| Wisconsin | 100 | 12 | $150-18% |
| Kentucky | 91 | 5 | $250+37% |
| Nebraska | 85 | 8 | $171-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $182 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 2500 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $182
- Ram 2500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $275–$630
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 2500 control arm cost by year?
2025283 listingsFits 13 years$175$57 – $4002024287 listingsFits 12 years$175$57 – $4002023286 listingsFits 11 years$175$57 – $4002022287 listingsFits 12 years$175$57 – $4002021293 listingsFits 11 years$190$55 – $4002020282 listingsFits 11 years$190$55 – $4002019287 listingsFits 11 years$179$65 – $4202018107 listingsFits 11 years$225$120 – $3952017283 listingsFits 11 years$190$55 – $4002016270 listingsFits 12 years$175$46 – $4002015280 listingsFits 12 years$175$57 – $400
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 2500 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 2500 control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 19% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $154.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4x2, RH, lists at a $105 median, while 4x4, opt SD1 (articulink suspension), LH commands $277, a 164% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $175, while 2018 tops the table at $225. Parts from 2013–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 2500 sits 6% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 1% above the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 82% 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 2500 parts are priced?
01wide ±247%
Front Seat
$180median
$46$934
02wide ±186%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$30$600
03wide ±283%
Side Mirror
$292median
$50$1,700
04wide ±237%
Wheels
$253median
$50$1,250
05wide ±200%
Drive Shaft
$295median
$70$1,248
06wide ±287%
Car Radio
$182median
$35$1,080
07wide ±208%
Grille
$600median
$100$2,600
08wide ±114%
Door Assembly
$650median
$110$1,597
09wide ±197%
Tail Light
$250median
$44$1,027
10wide ±107%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$106$1,385
11wide ±114%
Window Regulator
$166median
$28$405
12wide ±132%
Fuel Tank
$220median
$70$650
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 2500 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsRam2500
4Runner$193
2500$182
$11 diff9,624 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsRam2500
Class$180
2500$182
$2 diff8,788 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsRam2500
Class$100
2500$182
$82 diff8,665 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsRam2500
Mustang$75
2500$182
$107 diff8,633 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsRam2500
Charger$75
2500$182
$107 diff7,950 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsRam2500
Class$120
2500$182
$62 diff7,867 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 ±219%
Ram 1500
$147median
$40$684
Ramwide ±79%
Ram 3500
$187median
$93$387
Common questions
Ram 2500 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Ram 2500?
The median asking price is $182 across 2,078 priced listings from 252 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $154. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $175.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 2500 control arm?
Using a used part, a Ram 2500 control arm replacement typically runs $275–$630 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $182, 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 2500 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 2500 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 2500 control arm fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.