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Old 08-19-2010, 04:51 PM
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Difference between early and late 124 front control arms?

I have a new set of late 124 control arms, no longer have the '94s or '95.

Does anyone know what changed and if I can use these on my '87?

I know that the ball-joint assembly is welded in the late cars, but nothing else really about them. Since I would like to replace the ball-joint boots anyway on the '87 I'd like to just install new arm assemblies "while I'm in there".

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Old 08-20-2010, 01:01 AM
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You can fit bigger front calipers with the later style since the ball joint does not stick out as far. As you said though, non-replaceable - No other difference other than that.
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Old 08-20-2010, 01:27 PM
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Thanks, I was hoping that the geometry is the same, and I am looking at '94/'95 4-puck calipers so that all works, already have plenty of wheel clearance.

Another weekend project!

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