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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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do i need to replace my lower control arms???

I replaced all my steering components today. i had a broken stabilizer link so i was replacing those as well but the holes in the control arms are not round any more. they actually look kind of pregnant on one side. do i need to replace the control arms or am i good to just install the new links?
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Re: do i need to replace my lower control arms???

Originally Posted by MyMaro89RS
i had a broken stabilizer link so i was replacing those as well but the holes in the control arms are not round any more. they actually look kind of pregnant on one side. do i need to replace the control arms or am i good to just install the new links?
The problem is common. I had mine repaired (the holes were welded and ground down). I suggest that most people simply replace the end links and call it good.

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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Re: do i need to replace my lower control arms???

mine are the same way on my driver side lower c/a. i just put the polly end links on it and called it a day. it will be just fine. they might wear out alittle quicker but thats ok.

i do plan on replacing the uprs and lowers with fact oem,if i can still get them, but this is down the road. but u will be fine.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Re: do i need to replace my lower control arms???

Sounds Good. Thanks for the Advice. I am going to istall them and button everything up tomorrow.
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