Lower control arm replacement
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Lower control arm replacement
Getting the squeak on front driver so going to swap it before it goes. I saw this on rockauto https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7286404&cc=3307171&pt=10401 just trying to see if anyone's used this part or brand - it's 1/3 the price of oem but if it's only 1/3 the quantity I'll just snag the oem.
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Getting the squeak on front driver so going to swap it before it goes. I saw this on rockauto https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...03;just trying to see if anyone's used this part or brand - it's 1/3 the price of oem but if it's only 1/3 the quantity I'll just snag the oem.
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I've had plenty of luck with rockauto - just curious on this brands reputation as i've not seen it before
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guess ill order up 2 because the other side is likely going on its own accord given the way they fail
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EDIT --- Looks like FCP finally HAS this driver front lower control arm now!!! https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...des-2183302200
When mine goes this is what I'll buy....
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I'm on my 3rd driver front control arm and only have 45k miles on my 2015 E63.....
EDIT --- Looks like FCP finally HAS this driver front lower control arm now!!! https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...des-2183302200
When mine goes this is what I'll buy....
EDIT --- Looks like FCP finally HAS this driver front lower control arm now!!! https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...des-2183302200
When mine goes this is what I'll buy....
OP should jump on this. FCP supposedly does lifetime replacements on parts.
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Not really, just saying fcp parts carry a lifetime warranty, and the fact that people are replacing them every 20-30k, would benefit them for free replacements
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This weekend I inspect that arm 6k
No Issues bushing perfectly centered. I have change that area 4x the other 3x were all dealers arms. The last arm lasted 8k. I was thinking of slipping the bushing back in and tac weld, but after seeing the rockauto looking as it did not more dealer arm if I need one in the future.
BTW I installed that same arm. Very easy installation. Hardest if to remove the pan and jack the car.
BTW I installed that same arm. Very easy installation. Hardest if to remove the pan and jack the car.
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No Issues bushing perfectly centered. I have change that area 4x the other 3x were all dealers arms. The last arm lasted 8k. I was thinking of slipping the bushing back in and tac weld, but after seeing the rockauto looking as it did not more dealer arm if I need one in the future.
BTW I installed that same arm. Very easy installation. Hardest if to remove the pan and jack the car.
BTW I installed that same arm. Very easy installation. Hardest if to remove the pan and jack the car.
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The sleeve
The arm move off center from the bushing. I cant remember if the arm moves forward or rear of the bushing once installed. my bush and ball joint are like new. I have two MB arm that I will have the bush centered and then it welded to the arm if possible.
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I had the same problem, After reading how they keep failing I tested a quick fix. I used a vice to recenter the bushing then screwed 4 short self taping sheet metal screws at 12,3,6,9 pm position, not through the whole arm, just through the light gauge split steel outer bushing casing (I read how some one else used a welder and ran a bead, but I don't have one) I figured worse case it would shear off the heads of the screws and I'd replace it then...12 months later and it has not moved at all.
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I was chasing a creaking/cracking sound on the driver side while turning at low speeds and found my problem. Pass side is fine. Looks like the whole lower arm needs to be replaced since the bushing is not sold separately? Is this a simple swap with hand tools? Will I need an alignment after replacing the lower arm?
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I was chasing a creaking/cracking sound on the driver side while turning at low speeds and found my problem. Pass side is fine. Looks like the whole lower arm needs to be replaced since the bushing is not sold separately? Is this a simple swap with hand tools? Will I need an alignment after replacing the lower arm?
bushing not sold separate
yes alignment is recommended
yes hand tools and simple swap; if you keep steering straight theoretically can avoid alignment but would just get lifetime alignment at Firestone
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it’s definitely a DIY as I just did this a couple months ago thanks to a great video by Kenny D at exotic car DIY, his YouTube channel. You can try to get a press and push the bearing back into the control arm and welded in place which is something Kenny shows in the video
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it’s definitely a DIY as I just did this a couple months ago thanks to a great video by Kenny D at exotic car DIY, his YouTube channel. You can try to get a press and push the bearing back into the control arm and welded in place which is something Kenny shows in the video
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