There is some confusion over REAR front lower arms, and lower control arms. They are not the same parts, and seller calls them the wrong name.
(On Amazon) Dorman 521-416 Control Arm
Sold by: Car Part Kings
This part is the dog bone shaped " lower front arm "(Ford name) with a bushing on each end. I did both sides. Also shocks and sway bar links. Then tires and line up. WHAT A BIG DIFFERENCE! First off, check the bearings. My left rear was very loose and I replaced it before anything else.
Down side: I can't believe that the bracket on the frame is about 2 inches out of line with the one on the control arm. I had to twist the arm with a big crescent wrench(it didn't bend) and could have used a helper to put in the bolt at the same time. Its like this part is making up for a major mistake in the design. The old one was very twisted, and so is the new. The bushings take a real beating just from the extreme pressure when in place. It's no wonder they crap out. It just doesn't seem right.
(On Amazon) Dorman 521-416 Control Arm
Sold by: Car Part Kings
This part is the dog bone shaped " lower front arm "(Ford name) with a bushing on each end. I did both sides. Also shocks and sway bar links. Then tires and line up. WHAT A BIG DIFFERENCE! First off, check the bearings. My left rear was very loose and I replaced it before anything else.
Down side: I can't believe that the bracket on the frame is about 2 inches out of line with the one on the control arm. I had to twist the arm with a big crescent wrench(it didn't bend) and could have used a helper to put in the bolt at the same time. Its like this part is making up for a major mistake in the design. The old one was very twisted, and so is the new. The bushings take a real beating just from the extreme pressure when in place. It's no wonder they crap out. It just doesn't seem right.
