At 290K, if those are the original control arm bushings, I'd replace them. You could also consider replacing the entire arms themselves, but unless they are badly rusted, cracked, or have been involved (to your knowledge) in an accident, replacing the entire arm might be needless.

As for me, when I did a DIY front-end suspension rebuild on our 1997 Camry 2.2 LE a couple of years ago, I installed all new Beck/Arnley lower control arms, purchased via Rock Auto. Driver side P/N 1025030 & Passenger side P/N 1025029. 3-year, 50k mile warranty.

 

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Unfortunately, Toyota doesn't sell the bushings separately so either replace the whole arm (OEM to assure original ride quality, or aftermarket for lowest cost) or you can buy aftermarket bushings and press out the old / in the new (or have your local auto shop do the pressing for you if you don't have the tools to do that part), retaining the original arm.

 

Thanks for the replies. I'm in SW USA so rust isn't an issue and no accidents. It doesn't sound like the control arm has an expected life there's no need to replace the entire assemblies without visible damage right? Thanks for the help!

 

+1 for Beck Arnley parts,

 

03 camry V6 330k miles just had mine swapped actually 1a auto bought TRQ fron end kit with lower control arem new ball joins inner and out tie rods sawy bar links for like 240 bucks and had shop install, labor is a bitch with V6 due to a clearance issue on 4cyl I think is cheaper 900 for my labor. But all new front end for less than 1200 and rides great and no more clicking or popping noises

 

I restore older GM cars, and we never replace anything but the bushings. Obviously, if the arm itself is damaged, you would replace the entire assembly. You do need a machine to press them in. Depending how DIY you are, you can take them out, buy the bushings (aftermarket--be careful!--get good ones) and take the parts to the shop and have them pressed in for you.

Cheers!