Fernandoz Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi, is there any difference between the front control arms (R&L) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Not for a S30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 The stamping and holes are all the same, but the steel tube in the center of the rubber bushing that mounts it to the K-member is offset slightly, positioning the arm biased to the front of the car if I remember right (short space in front, long space in rear). You'de offset the control arm if you used a right on the left or visa versa. Its only maybe 1/2 difference, but would affect alignment specs. If you're replacing bushings then it doesn't matter one bit. Just orient the new bushing spacers correctly for the side it's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 My 78 Z came like this . Don't rec. swapping them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 My 78 Z came like this . Don't rec. swapping them . As Jim already mentioned, the control arms are the same. It's the bushings that determine which side they're put on, as you can see in your photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I see what you are saying , but installation is what matters . Thanks for clearing that up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I see what you are saying , but installation is what matters . Thanks for clearing that up . Right, and the original question was purely asking about the control arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 johnc answered the question properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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