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    CONTROL ARM factory vs aftermarket

    Thank you all for your suggestions! One more Q though, has anyone in this forum used the hardrace arms? I was curious only because I read on another thread that they are $200.00 for the set. To me set means 2! That would mean 2 for the price of 1 OEM. Now that sounds like a deal, but...
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    CONTROL ARM factory vs aftermarket

    It is not possible to press one in as the factory arm is distorted by a mechanised clamp during the manufacturing process, it was never intended to be a replaceable part, the ball joint that is. Try to order one from Jason at Montgomery Mazda, he'll tell ya the same. Not trying to be a wise...
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    CONTROL ARM factory vs aftermarket

    Actually, this is only my third post here ever! I have never asked this question before. I know you have to replace the whole arm because the ball joint is a press fit type, not a bolt in hence the fact that you need the whole arm. Also, go ahead and look, try to buy just the ball joint for...
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    CONTROL ARM factory vs aftermarket

    Hello all, Well my left ball joint is done! As most of you know that means you have to buy a whole new control arm. I have seen a crontrol arm on rockauto.com for $86.00, it is made by Mevotech. Has anyone had a bad experience with this manufacturer? Or, should I bite the bullet and cough...
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    New member seeks some help!

    MSP2024............Cool, thanks again for your help. 323.............Thank you for help also! I looked at the links you sent and decided to look into the CATZ based on the other members posts.
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    New member seeks some help!

    MSP2024.................Thanks for the info, where did you buy the P5 fogs for $50? I was hoping PIAA would have something! I've seen others on this forum who had yellow fogs, etc. Wish I could find them!
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    New member seeks some help!

    Hello everyone, I have had my MP3 for 2 years now. I revived it from a salvage yard in Vancover, Wa. I would love to offer the production number, but am not sure where to find that sequence in the vin# Also, I have a few front end issues, anyone know where to get poly control arm bushings for...
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