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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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dumb question about front a arms

I have a s5 coupe and bought a set of s4 A arms so that I could have replaceable ball joints. Now the question which arm goes on which side? I have one stamped OA and another OF....I was looking at the rearward bushings and it gives me a general idea but I wanted to make absolutely sure. I searched the forum and really couldnt find anything. (I already know I need new sway bar end links and I also have new bushings as well)
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Have you tried looking at a Haynes manual? They usually have under-carriage shots of the vehicle, and that may help... There are no other identifying marks on the a arms anywhere?
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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There is a bracket that sticks up for the steering knuckle to bolt to. The bracket faces up towards the sky. That should help you figure it out.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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The flat part of the REAR bushing faces up towards the sky.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Just for everyones info I figured it out. The passenger side is stamped OA and the drivers side OF.
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