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Old 10-10-2004, 02:29 PM
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Upper control arm, difference in quality?

I need to replace my left upper control arm, I can get one from the dealer for $69 but I find one on Ebay for $33; would this one have the same qaulity as the one that comes from the dealer?

The one on Ebay

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Old 10-10-2004, 03:23 PM
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Grab it off ebay.
Same part as far as I can tell.
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Old 10-10-2004, 05:50 PM
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Remember that they are left and right specific. Be sure to also get the bushing kit, they fit in the large hole and must be replaced. They are sold seprately......
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Old 10-10-2004, 09:36 PM
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Are those the bushings that hold the swaybar?
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Old 10-10-2004, 09:38 PM
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Are those the bushings that hold the swaybar?
Yes, my control arms came with the inner bushings, just not the sway bar bushings.
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Old 10-10-2004, 09:47 PM
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Yes, they are the swaybar bushings. The bushing you see in the pic of the item is pressed into the alum arm. The swaybar bushings see alot of wear.. I think I paid $7ea (need a total of 4) 2 years ago.....
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Old 10-10-2004, 09:53 PM
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Good, I already bought those by accident. Ordered the sway-bar bushings that go behind the brake-booster and the battery, but they gave me the ones for the upper control arm.
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Let us know what you think of the part and how the deal goes. I'm always concerned about sellers who don't give a brick and mortar address or phone number.

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