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    Posted: Oct/05/2022 at 5:53pm
As you can see, the control arm on the right has a bit of a curve on one side of it.  Should I try straightening or just replace?

Thanks!


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Replace.  The metal properties have been damaged, side loads when turning could very well deform the  control arm, alignment, strut rod.  When in doubt, throw it out.

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Once you find a replacement you might want to consider boxing them for greater strength. 
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Well, bummer.  Looks like finding a used one is the only option too.  Ok, thanks guys.  At least I noticed it now before I put new bushings in it.
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What year?   I have one from my 67 American (one of mine was bent too).  I went to Control Freak.  Yours for the cost of shipping if it will work.

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Originally posted by tufcj tufcj wrote:

What year?   I have one from my 67 American (one of mine was bent too).  I went to Control Freak.  Yours for the cost of shipping if it will work.

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Thanks for the offer, Bob!  Unfortunately, that won't work as mine is a '73 and pre-70 trunnion suspensions use different control arms. APD does sell used ones, though their price of $125 seems pretty steep. Seems to be a trend that prices are going through the roof now that you don’t see AMCs in wrecking yards any longer.
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Cam, if you don't find one close by, I'm pretty sure I have a couple around.

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Originally posted by Mopar_guy Mopar_guy wrote:

Cam, if you don't find one close by, I'm pretty sure I have a couple around.

Hey, thanks Keith!  I'll let you know if it comes to that.  It'll be a month or so before I'll need it.

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