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lower control arm

Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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Question lower control arm

i just found out that my lower control arm is kinda bent so now i've gotta replace it along with all the bushing's in the front end suspension wise, any tips on where to buy or where not 2 buy and prices. thnx for the help
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 02:24 AM
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VB has the parts, but you have to piece them together and it's more expensive than just buying from Mazdatrix.

I replaced both my lower control arms last summer (do both, since the inner bushings and outter ball joints go out at the same time, both sides), and the car now drives like new. I highly recommend this if you have the slightest amount of play in your front-end.

I think Mazdatrix had them for about $133 all up (per side), but that includes the new inner bushing, the control arm, plus a brand-new ball joint on the outside end. Money well spent, IMO. Post back if you want the play-by-play...
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