Quick front suspension question

[stu1]

Hi Guys,
Does anybody know if aluminium and steel lower control arms are interchangeable?

Cheers,
Stu.

[Jr ///M5]

Yes you can replace your expensive aluminum lower control arms with the less expensive steel ones if you so desire. Unsprung weight savings is minimal, but the aluminum alloy is said to be stronger than the steel counterpart. This may lead to the theory that the ball joints last longer in the aluminum control arms than the steel ones. At 140 each for al arms, the steel arms are 1/2 of that. It's like a 2 for one sale....=)

Jr

[stu1]

Thanks Jr,
I had mistakenly ordered steel ones (arrived yesterday) and didn't want the grief and wait of having to return them.

Cheers,
Stu.