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front lower control arms, whats the difference

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Old 08-14-12, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
Thats what imma go with, plan on doing this september, best spot for prices to buy em all? I guess RockAuto? Seems pretty reasonable
I would try to stick with OEM for these parts and go with Moog or something only if its really a great deal and you don't have the cash. Also if u know the bushings on the No2 LCA are cracked u should replace ASAP, since u will need to replace ur Lwr Ball Joint also, and the longer they are bad the more risk to the Lower Ball joint and the wear on ur front tires.
Old 08-14-12, 09:31 PM
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^^^^^^^^^ yup and might as well replace the steering rack bushings too
Old 08-15-12, 10:34 AM
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Tough one...

With OEM you know exactly what you are getting. With reproduction it's a hit or a miss.

I've had good luck with MOOG before and they do have their hand in the OEM world too which inspires a bit of confidence.

I would stick with OEM or MOOG...

Originally Posted by JeffTsai
You can get the Roca lower control arms and caster bushings for both sides for about $120 or so online. That's 4 replacement bushings. Add in the shop cost to replace the bushings and you should still come in a bit cheaper with installation labor vs buying 4 new oem ones without labor.
That's not a bad option if you have access to a machine shop with a press.
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YEa im gonna go with OEM instead of Moog, im on stock suspension and plan to always be, i can get 100k miles out of them, the way i drive, that wil be in about 12-13 years lmao, i found oem ball joints for $75 a piece..

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