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Old 03-12-07, 08:23 PM
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Bent Rear Lower Control Arm

Well... I was still doing my full poly upgrade / suspension upgrade when I took off my rear lower control arm and noticed something strange...



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Something looks a little odd... is that one arm totally trashed or is there maybe a way I could save it?
Old 03-12-07, 08:25 PM
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i'd replace it. the control arm will never be the same. i dont think you'll notice a huge difference by leaving it, but the control arms are pretty abundant and easy to replace. it makes the decision that much eaiser to replace for me.
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Alrighty then, it's history. That's what I was thinking but somehow I hoped I was mistaken
Old 03-12-07, 09:14 PM
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Hammer it out straight, no biggie unless you see stress cracks. Unlikely as little as it's bent.
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Alright! I'm going to go wack it a bit.
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I generaly replace them, just cause it takes a few minutes and they I have piles of them.

Some one was making replacement Lower bars, Might be an option for you.
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