I have good motor mounts and strusts so I didn't need to change them. If you do, then do those first. If you have loose and crumbling rubber on your control arms
you might as well get new ones or your alignment won't "hold"
I was very satisfied after i went ahead and replaced the control arms (with new bushings), tie rods, and inner tie rods. It costs about 400-500$ from Oreilleys. I also put on camber bolts for the alignment ($26). Also add $75 at Midas for wheel alignment. I used the MOOG brand but there are some better ones
out there.
The next year i replaced the struts (didn't have the cash last year). I got them at Rock Auto and they were $90 cheaper apiece than Oreilleys. Had to re-align again.
If you have some experience with any of the above, i would recommend
RockAuto to buy the parts. I went with Oreilley because i had not done front
end work before. I am kind of loyal to them in a way because they guided
me through a lot of front end work.
You could go to the junkyard (or use your control arms) and get some used control arms and have the machine shop install/press in bushings for you. That would be the cheapest route IF you know what a good control arm looks like AND if you know
the machine shop has done a good job. Please don't try to press them in yourself.
A new front end will save wear and tear on your CV axles and brakes as well.
You will love your car when you get a new front end!
