Ram 3500 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $93
- Average
- $189
- High
- $387
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 3500 control arm?
Asking prices from 104 salvage yards in 28 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 3500 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 3500 control arm costs $93 to $387, with a median asking price of $187. Based on 701 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$187
Grade B (good)$209
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$93–$364229 listings
Grade BStandard used$94–$387391 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$21426 listings
Grade XUngraded$95–$20055 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $93–$364 | 229 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $94–$387 | 391 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$214 | 26 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $95–$200 | 55 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$187
Grade B$209
Grade C$150
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $93–$387 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 3500 control arm is listed
We found priced Ram 3500 control arm listings at 104 salvage yards across 28 states. Texas supplies the most, with 254 listings (33% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Missouri ask a median $150, while Florida yards ask $300, 100% 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 | 254 | 13 | $185-1% |
| Missouri | 104 | 5 | $150-20% |
| Michigan | 64 | 5 | $220+18% |
| Indiana | 55 | 2 | $220+18% |
| California | 45 | 11 | $210+12% |
| Arizona | 40 | 7 | $192+3% |
| Florida | 40 | 12 | $300+60% |
| Kentucky | 32 | 4 | $257+37% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $187 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 3500 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $187
- Ram 3500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $280–$635
- 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 3500 control arm cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 7 years$220$100 – $3152024100 listingsFits 6 years$220$100 – $315202386 listingsFits 8 years$200$94 – $3352022100 listingsFits 6 years$257$100 – $387202186 listingsFits 8 years$200$94 – $3352020100 listingsFits 6 years$185$95 – $2502019100 listingsFits 6 years$185$95 – $2502018100 listingsFits 10 years$171$95 – $3642017100 listingsFits 12 years$153$125 – $2002016100 listingsFits 12 years$153$125 – $2162015100 listingsFits 12 years$160$93 – $334
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 3500 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 3500 control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 25% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $187.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $153, while 2022 tops the table at $257. Parts from 2013–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 3500 sits 3% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 4% above the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 87% 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 3500 parts are priced?
01wide ±171%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$38$562
02wide ±286%
Wheels
$250median
$50$1,480
03wide ±195%
Drive Shaft
$431median
$98$1,776
04wide ±201%
Grille
$620median
$102$2,600
05wide ±236%
Front Seat
$211median
$50$1,048
06wide ±246%
Side Mirror
$334median
$59$1,700
07wide ±219%
Transfer Case
$1,005median
$200$4,592
08wide ±280%
Car Radio
$170median
$35$987
09wide ±123%
Quarter Panel
$511median
$185$1,437
10wide ±147%
Transmission
$3,444median
$830$10,945
11wide ±155%
Fuel Tank
$241median
$75$820
12wide ±107%
Door Assembly
$695median
$116$1,601
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 3500 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsRam3500
4Runner$193
3500$187
$6 diff8,247 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsRam3500
Class$180
3500$187
$7 diff7,411 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsRam3500
Class$100
3500$187
$87 diff7,288 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsRam3500
Mustang$75
3500$187
$112 diff7,256 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsRam3500
Charger$75
3500$187
$112 diff6,573 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsRam3500
Class$120
3500$187
$67 diff6,490 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 ±103%
Ram 2500
$182median
$46$420
Common questions
Ram 3500 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Ram 3500?
The median asking price is $187 across 701 priced listings from 104 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $187. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $153.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 3500 control arm?
Using a used part, a Ram 3500 control arm replacement typically runs $280–$635 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $187, 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 3500 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 3500 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 3500 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.