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Are you maybe talking about the tension struts ?
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No I am talking about the front lower control ams.
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The lower control arm is called a tension struts. Images and descriptions taken from Realoem.
How can people on this Board help you if you don't know what you are talking about.
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sorry about that. I am using the terminology that my mechanic, and the other mechanics I have spoken with here in Canada use. Also, any search I have done looking for these parts has referred to them as control arms. so I guess we are all wrong then?
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BigBody mentioned Meyle HD. I have used Meyle HD without issue in many applications, including the tension arm. I also echo is recommendation to doing a complete arm and I wouldn't get an alignment personally, were I to have to replace JUST the tension arm.
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I've been searching this site for help with same issue, 105,000 on the clock, both front tension struts replaced 8 years ago. Now some play in the left control arm- according to the dealer that just replaced my rear brake lines due to a major leak. Appears there is some confusion with terminology, my understanding is the arm forward of the hub is the tension strut, it has a big curve to accommodate the axle, the control arm is rearward of the hub and is fairly straight. Both have bushings and appears when you buy either arm, the bushing is already pressed into the arm- addressing the issues with some of the other postings about using a press to replace the bushing. The only challenging part appears to be removing the bushing from the suspension knuckle, most postings and YouTube videos say a tap with a hammer and a prybar should free it. I've never done it before, would like to try it, and wondering if any of those experienced in doing this have any comments or corrections to what I've said?
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