Lower control arm 1996 on a 2002

[Dezerts10]

Are all 3rd gen lower control arms the same? I have a 1996 and someone with a 2002 was asking me if mine would fit. I assume they will but I’m not a 3rd gen expert like many of you are.


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[TravThePro]

I've just barely finished redoing my LCA's, everything I've seen from years 96-2002 have the exact same part numbers (all third gens with identical part #s). all of the bushing and mounting hardware were identical as well so I'd say it'd be safe to assume they will work. If you're planning on swapping your out or taking them off for somebody, I wish you luck (super nightmare project depending on rust level and bushing condition).

 

[Dezerts10]

I've just barely finished redoing my LCA's, everything I've seen from years 96-2002 have the exact same part numbers (all third gens with identical part #s). all of the bushing and mounting hardware were identical as well so I'd say it'd be safe to assume they will work. If you're planning on swapping your out or taking them off for somebody, I wish you luck (super nightmare project depending on rust level and bushing condition).

they are off already, I pulled them to put my Camburg long travel kit on and they came off easy and look pretty clean.

 

[Dezerts10]

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[TravThePro]

they are off already, I pulled them to put my Camburg long travel kit on and they came off easy and look pretty clean.

My passenger side all had to be cut off with a torch (Sledgehammering the collars even with heating them up and all the correct gear wouldn't even get them to budge) but my drivers sad came out extremely easy. Glad to hear it went so well for you, I'll be buying new LCA's that are already assembled in the future. This damned job took me nearly 35 hours to do, had to buy the torch and tons of tools and rent a 20-ton press which all barely worked out.

Show me some pics of that long travel kit, I'd love to see how it all comes together!

 

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Are all 3rd gen lower control arms the same? I have a 1996 and someone with a 2002 was asking me if mine would fit. I assume they will but I’m not a 3rd gen expert like many of you are.


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To the OP, yes 4WD are all the same length but 96 & 97 came with different bushings that dont flex as much & have been updated. The 2WD arms are shorter though.

 

[Dezerts10]

My passenger side all had to be cut off with a torch (Sledgehammering the collars even with heating them up and all the correct gear wouldn't even get them to budge) but my drivers sad came out extremely easy. Glad to hear it went so well for you, I'll be buying new LCA's that are already assembled in the future. This damned job took me nearly 35 hours to do, had to buy the torch and tons of tools and rent a 20-ton press which all barely worked out.



Show me some pics of that long travel kit, I'd love to see how it all comes together!

I made a build thread with a few pictures In it.


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