Upper control arms
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Upper control arms
Hey everyone I’m having trouble locating a new upper control arm. The one currently on my 94 Dakota has stripped threads and will not hold the ball joint anymore it just keeps spinning and will not tighten. Was wondering if anyone knows where to find replacement before I tack weld to fix. Would much rather replace.
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To find new ones, first build a time machine ...
However, to find servicable USED ones, try the local bone yards or car-part.com .
Is your Dakota 2WD or 4WD? (I presume 2WD, but want to verify.)
Side note: While rebuilding, consider new bushings - I have Energy Suspension poly bushings in my Dakota, but after I rebuilt with them, I found out that the Prothane black ones have graphite impregnated into the poly to help knock squeaks down. Just a FYI. However, with over 100,000 miles and spraying with silicone every time I do an oil and filter change, the Dakota doesn't squeak.
RwP
However, to find servicable USED ones, try the local bone yards or car-part.com .
Is your Dakota 2WD or 4WD? (I presume 2WD, but want to verify.)
Side note: While rebuilding, consider new bushings - I have Energy Suspension poly bushings in my Dakota, but after I rebuilt with them, I found out that the Prothane black ones have graphite impregnated into the poly to help knock squeaks down. Just a FYI. However, with over 100,000 miles and spraying with silicone every time I do an oil and filter change, the Dakota doesn't squeak.
RwP
