Passenger side lower control arm replacement (question)

[ElectroPanda]

Will a driver side lower control arm work for a passenger side lower control arm replacement? Does it matter or does it have to be a passenger side control arm for Passenger control arm?

 

[grothe3297venge]

If its the lateral arm (one that's straight), I would think its interchangeable. The other one (curved) I don't think you could interchange them.

 

[jtmcinder]

According to Mitsu, they are slightly different (and have, therefore, different part numbers). But according to some places selling knock-offs on eBay, they are interchangeable. I leave it to the OP to decide who to trust on this.

 

[WES_393]

Oreilly also lists them with two different part numbers. But after comparing them side by side, I can't find any reasoning behind it. Whatever the difference is between left and right, I doubt it's enough to cause problems.

 

[pauleyman]

If something has a different part number doesn't it stand to reason something is different about it? Likely the angle of something very slightly different etc. If it's a different part number then buy the one that's for that side.

 

[Cox Abele]

They are identical in fit, form and function. The difference lies in the middle of the arm where there is or is not a threaded section. What this was used for I'll never know, but that is truly the only difference.

My first set, I accidentally swapped them side-to-side. I didn't realize this until I was finished installing them. I had no issues. When the boots tore and I ordered a second set under warranty, they arrived as identical arms but boxed with different numbers.

 

[ElectroPanda]

Thanks

 

[jtmcinder]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/handling-tech/430883-another-lower-control-arm-thread.html

 

[bryanwheat]

If you look at a set of oem arms than you will see where the difference it. The ball socket in the end is at a slight different angle between the 2. If they were identical than there wouldn't be 2 separate part numbers. The reason that end is angled differently is to keep the ball joint relatively straight in the socket when the car is on the ground to prevent wear.

 

[oneslowwdsm]

So I'm bringing this back from the dead because I cannot find a straight answer.

I'm looking at this:
EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts

It does not ask me for passenger or driver side much less FWD/AWD/N.A etc. Since it is OEM I'm assuming it's safe to say they are all the same?

 

[estoyaqui30]

maybe they are just selling the same one for both sides.....doesn't make it correct.


This lists different ones for each side.

https://www.jnztuning.com/oempartscat.html

 

[oneslowwdsm]

Well i emailed them about it. Hopefully i get a response.

 

[oneslowwdsm]

So in case anyone is looking at this thread down the line, i spoke with an extremepsi rep and he said there are slight differences between the drivers side and passenger side. He changed the site and you have the option to buy drivers or pass side.

 

[tuby]

Rockauto.com is $25.00 + $8.00 shipping for a control arm better then extremepsi

 

[Doubleot]

Rockauto ftw!

 

[Yomero]

Local mitsu dealer has the front kit with both lower control arms and the knuckle for around $90 out the door, at least that's what I paid for mine.