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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 05:56 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 06:39 PM
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The FE3 knuckles are the same as the FE1 knuckles, so the bearing mount bolt pattern is the same which means the FE5 bearing hub won’t fit.
Old Sep 26, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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I see, then you have to go to an FE3 hub. But then the FE5 axles won't fit, etc.

So everyone with an SS should buy a set of FE5 LCAs while we still can...
Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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Prudent idea!
Old Sep 27, 2017 | 08:42 AM
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On what car? AND there are lots of listings for FE5 LCA but without actually measuring the nub they are probably the small ball joint as well. Thats more likely than getting a real SS ball joint on a FE5 LCA. I wouldn't trust any of the listings. The only "true" LCA are quite a bit more money.

Much like a Indiana Jones movie, the search continues..........
Mitchell Estimator does it for the HHRSS and the Cobalt.

We have no better resources than GoOgle, I can't find any spec sheets that include the stud size.
Old Sep 27, 2017 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Mitchell Estimator does it for the HHRSS and the Cobalt.

We have no better resources than GoOgle, I can't find any spec sheets that include the stud size.
So does that mean if we took it to a shop to replace LCAs, they would likely put the wrong part on one side?

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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 09:12 AM
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The Moog K80567 is listed as fits the FE5 and the FE3 Suspension hmmm , wrong!
I’m almost ready to order one to measure it and confirm the stud diameter

https://www.carid.com/moog/front-low...pn-k80567.html
Old Sep 27, 2017 | 09:14 AM
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Mitchell, as in Denis the Menace Mitchell? These guys need to be informed of their errors and the expense these can cause!
Old Sep 27, 2017 | 10:29 AM
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I sent an email to the Federal Mogul (Moog's parent) Media Relations folks asking for a statement. We'll see.

I suspect if they care enough to respond they will want some pix an documentation, Please post it if you got it.
Old Sep 27, 2017 | 10:37 AM
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I contacted CarID chatted live with Roy, he stated I need to contact OEM for correct part ?
He sells Moog, I asked about Moog, so I’ll contact Moog



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