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Old 03-21-2013, 06:48 PM   #1
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front control arm help

i need to replace my drivers side lower control arm can anyone help me confirm that the ones in this link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310473914445...84.m1423.l2649

will fit my 1982 gmc high seirra stepside im thinking they are correct but would like to see what you guys think
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:34 PM   #2
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Re: front control arm help

Those pictured are not 73-87 control arms.
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:38 PM   #3
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Re: front control arm help

yeah the more i looked i thought they where wrong got to find a set some where
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Old 03-21-2013, 09:00 PM   #4
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Re: front control arm help

Call Summit Racing, they sell the Dorman brand complete with bushing and ball joints.
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Old 03-21-2013, 09:04 PM   #5
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Re: front control arm help

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-520-113/overview/
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Old 03-22-2013, 07:24 AM   #6
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Re: front control arm help

Www.rockauto.com sells the cheap brands and/or acdelco oem arms complete with new ball joints and e eveything installed ready to bolt on. Find your part number then google to find cheapest price
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Old 03-22-2013, 07:19 PM   #7
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Re: front control arm help

thanks for the responses it looks like the summit racing ones will work but they are a different set up to the original shape will i need new shafts as well or do they fit straight on to existing setup?
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Old 03-22-2013, 07:34 PM   #8
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I'd call Summit and talk to one of their tech folks. As mentioned above, check Rock Auto too, I forgot about them.
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:07 PM   #9
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yeah looked at rock auto but they where more expensive will be calling summit tomorrow thanks again
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:13 PM   #10
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dorman = chinese......good luck
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