Rear lower control arms

[Jay87LX]

Are the rear lower control arms that are always rotting on this gen Expy, are the side specific? I am getting some parts from someone locally and one of the control arms are new, not sure if it's the side I need though

 

[99 Expy]

I am pretty sure they are, but your best bet would be to climb under and take a check. I think you can flip one over to get it to work. Also, you will need to cut off the bolt on the control arm that connects to the frame on the driver's side because it hits the gas tank. You will see when you get there. I replaced mine with the same length grade 8 5/8 bolt.

 

[ktrjones12]

Are the rear lower control arm that are always rotting on this gen Expy, are the side specific? I am getting some parts from someone locally and one of the control arms are new, not sure if it's the side I need though

They do look pretty much the same. But I remember it correctly when I helped a friend of mine replaced his, they are the same side to side. You may need another member to confirm it though.

 

[paul_smith_347]

Mine were the same side to side. I just replaced all four of mine (uppers and lowers) about a month ago. I had no troubles removing any of the bolts once they were broke loose. I did NOT have to cut out the bolt on drivers side by fuel tank on my 99 EB.

 

[2000eb]

I didnt have to cut my bolt either. See if you can lift up on the tank a little I know its possible since I have rocks stuck between my tank and the tank straps I had more then enough room to pull the bolt right out