I have just discovered that the lower control arm on my 89 Camaro RS is severely bent! However my local junk yards only has two 84 Camaros, and a 83 bird and a 84 bird.

So here is my question will a front end lower control arm off one of those older cars still fit on my 89?? I dont want to spend the money if it wont fit...

 

What makes you think the A arm is bent, they are very solid?

I think you'll find the early and later models have different A Arms. My recollection is that there are different A Arm bushing for early and later model cars.

 

I found out from my mechanic, after his inspection he discovered the car had been t boned at some point in its life. The person who did the repairs did a lousy job as well, so I need new front end struts and lower control arm.

 

2 Different Types Are Shown.

 

Even though there are 2 different parts, they are totally interchangeable in every way.

Furthermore, the same part, fits some other chassis; S truck, A/G bodies, iunno, but something. Something REAL common.

If you physically walk up to the counter at the JY and tell em you want a pair, they will ALMOST CERTAINLY have some already sitting on the shelf, in stock and waiting. They're THAT common. They'll be CHEEEEEEEEEEEP too.

Buy a pair; put all-new bushings & BJs in em; and swap em both out. Piece o cake.

I'd suggest replacing the springs while you're there, since they're wore out too, and they'll fall out during the process anyway. Zero extra work.

 

You may find some useful info in the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...s-created.html

JamesC