Resolved 2G OEM Knuckle / control arm question

[turbosax2]

I'm looking to replace my front knuckles and all four front lower control arms. For the left side, these are the parts I would need.
Front lateral arm (MR296295) - $31.91
Front curved arm (MR296291) - $202.61
Knuckle (MR223628) - $265.77

I was looking through CAPS and found a knuckle kit (knuckle, lateral arm, and curved arm) and it is significantly cheaper than purchasing all 3 separately. The part number for the left kit is MR325009 ($118.47).

Things I know about the separate parts:
96-99 knuckles all contain the same revised part number (includes ABS and non-ABS)
95-99 lateral arms all contain the same revised part number
95-99 curved arms do have a few different part numbers, but I think they now are all revised and the same part
95 VIN displays **NO DATA** when I try to view a knuckle, but shows the part number for the knuckle kit
96-99 VIN's display **NO DATA** when I try to view the knuckle kit, but shows the part number for the knuckle

My question is: Will the knuckle kit work on my '99? I've talked to a few places that sell OEM parts and nobody can confirm yes or no for me. The only way to find out is to order the kit, and if it doesn't work too bad for me.

 

[ApexVIII]

where did you order the kit from? and how much did it cost total for both sides?

 

[turbosax2]

Extremepsi, ~$250 for both sides.

 

[housegsx]

Eric, where do you see the knuckle kit on extremepsi's website, or did you have to call them?

I broke a caliper ear off of my front driver's side knuckle and have been looking for a replacement for months. This is for my dd 96 Talon awd. The kit should work fine with it correct? If so, I'm going to stop searching for junkyard parts and order one today.

 

[daren_p]

I guess I should have updated this thread back in April when I bought kits for both sides, but I sorta forgot about this thread

I'll double confirm they are 96+ spec components & do have ABS holes.

I got mine from mitsubishiparts for $110 or 115 a side. I only needed the drivers side curved arm but replaced them all, just because

 

[jjgrizz73]

Theirs seem to be down for now I really wanted to order it all today too...

 

[snowborder714]

Eric, where do you see the knuckle kit on extremepsi's website, or did you have to call them?

They only show more popular OEM parts on their site, but can get ANY OEM part. Call them up and they'll be able to help you out.

 

[housegsx]

Thanks Brian, I just got off the phone with them. Mine should be here next week.

 

[eclipsh]

Thanks so much for posting this information up. I've had this bookmarked forever and will now be ordering the parts. Just thought I'd mention that the price went up at ExtremePSI. Best deal I've found so far is at SW Mitsubishi in Weatherford TX, at $122 a side.

OEM Mitsubishi Parts

EDIT: Found this one for $117

https://www.mitsubishiparts.com/oe_parts_catalog.html

Oh, and in case anyone has trouble finding the part #'s in the thread they are:

MR325009 - left side
MR325010 - right side

Moderators, how about a sticky for this thread? Sure is useful maintenance info for everyone to have.

Further EDIT: Does this include the wheel bearings?

 

[housegsx]

Further EDIT: Does this include the wheel bearings?

No, it doesn't.

 

[squeak104]

It seems as though price has gone down drastically on these. mitsubishiparts.com shows the price of $78 per side with $15 shipping bringing the total to $171 shipped. Glad I found this thread before I installed the ones I got at the parts store.

 

[97gst_spyder]

Are GST and GSX front knuckles the same? Will that kit work for a GST?

 

[turbosax2]

Yes.

 

[97gst_spyder]

One last question, are there different kits for the sides (right and left) or no? I tried looking through caps with no resolve.

 

[snowborder714]

Check post #33.

 

[97gst_spyder]

Lmao.....thanks! I've been looking at this thread all day at work too....

 

[snipingkills]

Just to let everyone know. The knuckle combo has dropped to $78/side. Crazy cheap.

 

[housegsx]

From where? I don't even need knuckles, but would buy them just for the new control arms.

 

[97gst_spyder]

+1 on where!

 

[psycho]

https://www.mitsubishiparts.com/oe_parts_catalog.html

That's where I ordered both kit's from. Came to $171 with shipping.

 

[squeak104]

It seems as though price has gone down drastically on these. mitsubishiparts.com shows the price of $78 per side with $15 shipping bringing the total to $171 shipped. Glad I found this thread before I installed the ones I got at the parts store.

It's almost as if someone had said this in a previous post. Possibly #35 but my memory could be fading. I know its difficult to read a whole thread and all. Sooo much easier just to ask.

 

[snipingkills]

Also, there is a three week backorder on the knuckle kits right now. That is per the parts guy at Mitsubishi Parts .

 

[tenn-gsx]

^^^^ Thats because every person on Tuners has gone out and purchased them! Somebody explain CAPS to me please.

 

[psycho]

Got both left and right a few weeks ago. It did take about 2 weeks to get though from time purchased to my door.

 

[snowborder714]

Somebody explain CAPS to me please.

What do you mean? How to use CAPS?

 

[ricktb]

I just bought a rear drivers side knuckle for my car from dsm graveyard.com and sure it was a bit rusty but a few minutes with a wire brush and a coat of paint is all it nees to look as good as new.. (almost) the bushings were in decent shape as well.

I paid $99 for the knuckle... your kit seems suspiciously cheap.. is it OEM I wonder?