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Old 09-30-2018, 06:17 AM
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Anyone bought replacement control arms like these;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-HONDA...BwxOAUmM_adTkw

seems would be cheaper to buy and fit these, then to get new bushes, remove, shot blast/paint the originals?
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There is always a prob with getting other side though
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So that's 2 RH ?
Old 09-30-2018, 11:23 AM
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Why are people on forums such dicks?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-HONDA...mId2zp848mu15w

as I said, they have both. Looking to hear if anyone has used them. That’s all
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Originally Posted by Oilslick
Why are people on forums such dicks?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-HONDA...mId2zp848mu15w

as I said, they have both. Looking to hear if anyone has used them. That’s all
I don't think there's any need for that reply, you'll get more help by being polite
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I brought two arms off of ebay, It was off of the same company and had a phonecall a day later. They told me the arms had been machined incorrectly , The balljoint holes were incorrect on everyone they had sold so far. I opted for a refund. Lets be honest if the manufacturer cant get something basic like hole sizes correct then whats the chance of the arms actually being of a good enough quality to be safe. You only need to look online to see lots of aftermarket hub failures due to poor materials. Not worth the risk IMO
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FWIW, I bought these (both sides) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-HONDA...IAAOSwnTdaTOvx

Fitted, looks identical to the originals, and have been on for a year and around 1500 miles.
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Originally Posted by lordys2000
FWIW, I bought these (both sides) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-HONDA...IAAOSwnTdaTOvx

Fitted, looks identical to the originals, and have been on for a year and around 1500 miles.
thanks for the reply - did they come with bushes?
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Originally Posted by markforrester99
I brought two arms off of ebay, It was off of the same company and had a phonecall a day later. They told me the arms had been machined incorrectly , The balljoint holes were incorrect on everyone they had sold so far. I opted for a refund. Lets be honest if the manufacturer cant get something basic like hole sizes correct then whats the chance of the arms actually being of a good enough quality to be safe. You only need to look online to see lots of aftermarket hub failures due to poor materials. Not worth the risk IMO
thanks for the reply, will steer clear of these ones then

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