replace bent right lower control arm

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Dec 29, 2012 | 10:17 PM

Cabernetman

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From: Texas

replace bent right lower control arm

I hit a curb Wednesday driving on some ice, bent the right lower control arm. Has anyone replaced one. Looking at it up in the air it doesn't look to difficult. Will I need any special tools?

Dec 30, 2012 | 01:28 AM

07azhhr

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From: Mesa, AZ

Good size pry bar can come in handy. So can a big hammer.

Dec 30, 2012 | 09:28 AM

VinceP

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From: Cypress Texas

I took mine out to replace the bushings. Not hard at all. No special tools required.

You can buy the assembly with bushing and new ball joint for about $80 from Rock Auto if you have time to have it shipped.

Dec 30, 2012 | 04:16 PM

donbrew

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From: Fredericksburg,VA

The only difficult part is the large bolt at the rear that goes through the bushing goes on at 74 lb. ft. PLUS 180 degrees, that takes a large breaker bar and a big arm.