Two Different Control Arms?
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Two Different Control Arms?
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I went to get my truck inspected today and it passed emissions fine, but my passenger side upper ball joint needs to be replaced. Upon further investigation I realized that I have two different control arms. The driver side has no adjustment on it, and the passenger side is an adjustable control arm. Is this normal or was the driver side replaced? I think it might have been in a fender bender on the driverside front? Would having two different control arms make it impossible to get aligned.
The guy said he couldn't align it, and I'm not sure if it's because of the ball joint or because of the two different control arms?
Thanks,
Tim
I went to get my truck inspected today and it passed emissions fine, but my passenger side upper ball joint needs to be replaced. Upon further investigation I realized that I have two different control arms. The driver side has no adjustment on it, and the passenger side is an adjustable control arm. Is this normal or was the driver side replaced? I think it might have been in a fender bender on the driverside front? Would having two different control arms make it impossible to get aligned.
The guy said he couldn't align it, and I'm not sure if it's because of the ball joint or because of the two different control arms?
Thanks,
Tim
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Thanks,
Tim
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The place I brought it to said I need to replace the upper control arm too along with the balljoint, which doesn't make sense to me. Why would the arm be bad? If I just replace the worn balljoint, I should be able to align the truck right? Reason is they want 350 for the upper arm and balljoint replaced.
Thanks,
Tim
Thanks,
Tim
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The place I brought it to said I need to replace the upper control arm too along with the balljoint, which doesn't make sense to me. Why would the arm be bad? If I just replace the worn balljoint, I should be able to align the truck right? Reason is they want 350 for the upper arm and balljoint replaced.
Thanks,
Tim
Thanks,
Tim
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Be careful though. Not all moogs are that way. Most are same as stock. You have to get the moog "Problem Solvers." They cost a little more initially, but after that you can replace the ball joints for like $39 each.
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Can you direct me to somewhere that sells the moog setup, I am looking around online right now.
Thanks,
Tim
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RAYBESTOS Part # 5001090 {Professional Grade}
Front Suspension; Right Upper; Front Torsion Bar Suspension; Adjustable Arm With Ball Joint
^Pretty sure that's what I need right? I should obviously stick with the adjustable arm since that is what's on there now. Only 88 bucks, beats the 350 installed.
-Tim
Front Suspension; Right Upper; Front Torsion Bar Suspension; Adjustable Arm With Ball Joint
^Pretty sure that's what I need right? I should obviously stick with the adjustable arm since that is what's on there now. Only 88 bucks, beats the 350 installed.
-Tim
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The two piece and one piece are interchangeable, I have my old 01 wo piece Moogs on my wife's 04....
That said, Moog is not the only one that makes arms that can have the ball joint replaced. I know the Mevotch can, though I belive they are just cheaper Moogs based on part numbers (-80012 IIRC)
That said, Moog is not the only one that makes arms that can have the ball joint replaced. I know the Mevotch can, though I belive they are just cheaper Moogs based on part numbers (-80012 IIRC)
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My '02 has a one piece non-adjustable pass side control arm. My parents were the original owners of the truck, so I know it is factory. Go figure. I have the coil spring suspension FWIW.
I can't remember which one my '01 had.
I can't remember which one my '01 had.
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98~present Coil spring trucks have had 1-piece upper control arms on both sides from the beginning.
98~early 2003 torsion bar Rangers (4x4, Trailhead and Edge) had the 2-piece PS design. Ford changed from the 2-piece PS UCA to the 1-piece UCA in mid 2003MY production. OEM Ford production and replacement Ranger torsion bar UCAs are now all 1-piece, PS and DS.
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Sorry for bumping an old thread but I saw no reason to create another one.
What's the advantage of a two piece passenger side upper control arm? Why is the added adjustability needed? Why do they still offer one and two piece arms if it's ok to switch to a one piece? I saw they offered both kinds on Rockauto..
GB :)
What's the advantage of a two piece passenger side upper control arm? Why is the added adjustability needed? Why do they still offer one and two piece arms if it's ok to switch to a one piece? I saw they offered both kinds on Rockauto..
GB :)
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Thanks Bob. I like to learn a little more about these types of things rather than just buy a new "updated" part right off the bat. I think you got that last part backwards though.
I just went through your V8 swap thread for the second time. Dats sum good readin!
GB :)
I just went through your V8 swap thread for the second time. Dats sum good readin!
GB :)
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