Dorman replacement upper control arms

[69hurstolds]

FRONT LOWERS:
For reference, if needed, GM part numbers 14075337 LH and 14075338 RH are for lower front control arms. Discontinued from GM, like most stuff. They come with ball joints installed as well.

 

[pontiacgp]

Only thing I'd be worried about is the quality of the ball joint...Seen a few pretty shitty-looking "house brand" joints in the last couple of years.

I agree, this is a made in china truck ball joint I was using on my GP that broke at 50 mph

 

[WanaBa442]

Ah, so, you got the "Pine box Specials" there......

2 things I never skimp on, brakes and suspension

 

[TURNA]

Moog makes a set too they are 99 a side.

Wonder if they are any better??

I know they use to make good stuff..........

 

[airboatgreg]

Moog makes a set too they are 99 a side.

Wonder if they are any better??

I know they use to make good stuff..........

I used Moog stuff for a lot of years. I just always wonder if it is the same stuff?
I get factories making stuff to different specs though. Scares me when they say "Exceeds manufacturers specs"

 

[airboatgreg]

Like what do they 'Exceed"

 

[565bbchevy]

Like what do they 'Exceed"

They exceed the number of times you have to replace them for the life of the car over the factory originals.

 

[airboatgreg]

I go by the theory of "buy once, cry once" buy twice....crap...can't remember it🙂

 

[paul.m]

I go by the theory of "buy once, cry once" buy twice....crap...can't remember it🙂

I go by the theory of "buy once, cry once" buy twice....crap...can't remember it🙂

First time shame on them ! second time shame on YOU !

 

[pontiacgp]

First time shame on them ! second time shame on YOU !

but what do you do when there are so many identical parts but under a different brand....