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FE2 Lower Control Arms
Saturday, August 05, 2017 9:28 AM
So, when I ordered parts for my complete front suspension replacement, it seems that I accidentally ordered the FE2 LCAs:

MOOG RK620466 R-Series; Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Left Lower; FE2 Ride And Handling Suspension

MOOG RK620465 R-Series; Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Right Lower; FE2 Ride And Handling Suspension

Now that everything is torn apart, I can see that these are 0.5 - 1" longer than the ones that were on the car. Obviously, this will affect alignment and I am not sure there will be enough adjustment to correct the camber.

Has anyone done this before or should I just order the right parts and extend this project out:

MOOG RK620271 {#15217436, 15217437} R-Series; Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Left Lower; FE1 Soft Ride Suspension

MOOG RK620272 {Click Info Button for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} R-Series; Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Right Lower; FE1 Soft Ride Suspension


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2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr
2006 Pontiac GTO
1996 Chevy Blazer 2dr 4x4


Re: FE2 Lower Control Arms
Sunday, August 06, 2017 7:47 PM
If they are longer than your car either has the wrong control arms or you got grand am control arms which are longer. Fe1 and fe2 are the same dimensions just different bushings and I believe one has more welds on.




On the inside my car looks like a fighter jet.
Re: FE2 Lower Control Arms
Monday, August 07, 2017 8:07 PM
My car has the stock LCAs. I have owned it since it was nearly new.

The replacements that I bought are MOOG RK620466 and MOOG RK620465.

This post confirms what I am saying, although it estimates 3/8":

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1081924


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2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr
2006 Pontiac GTO
1996 Chevy Blazer 2dr 4x4

Re: FE2 Lower Control Arms
Friday, August 11, 2017 10:42 AM
Is it possible the MOOG parts were manufactured incorrectly?

The alignment specs.are the same for all?

http://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Cavalier-Sunfire-2001-2005/Specifications/Wheel-Alignment-Specifications/_/P-0996b43f80cb3b20



Re: FE2 Lower Control Arms
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 6:21 PM
I think it might be a moot issue. I have never seen nor hear of anyone having this issue but one other person who got the wrong control arm.




On the inside my car looks like a fighter jet.
Re: FE2 Lower Control Arms
Monday, September 18, 2017 8:50 AM
Follow up: Parts all installed. It did change the camber a bit and I had to unscrew the tie rods quite a bit more. Attached is the final alignment report.


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2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr
2006 Pontiac GTO
1996 Chevy Blazer 2dr 4x4

Re: FE2 Lower Control Arms
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:36 AM
It's probably a Moog thing, and I bet if you look up the Grand Am, they are the same part number.
There have been verified instances of companies that make replacement parts using the same control arm for the J-body and the N-body, because they are nearly identical, with the N-body being slightly longer. You can easily align properly if you have the slotted holes in the bracket on your strut.





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