lower control arms
April 25th, 2018, 9:42 AM
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lower control arms
Hi all. I have 1987 G20 van that needs new lower control arms. I found some new but they want $182 a piece. Are there any pickup truck lower control arms that are interchangeable with the ones on my van ? Thanks for your help
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April 25th, 2018, 12:41 PM
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The problem with your thinking is that if there's a part from another vehicle that fits, it's usually the same part number and price.
Rock Auto has arms much cheaper, and bushings real cheap.
Rock Auto has arms much cheaper, and bushings real cheap.
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I have thought about changing out the bushings but one of my main problems is when you put a Jack underneath the control arm, the ball joint wants to drop and I don't believe there is a fix for that, is there ? Also, I have checked Rock Auto and they do not sell the lower control arms for the G20 .
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They don't actually call it a "lower"control arm.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...trol+arm,10401
I don't know if engine size makes a difference. I chose 5.0.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...trol+arm,10401
I don't know if engine size makes a difference. I chose 5.0.