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Author Topic: need lower control arm bolt/pin  (Read 5155 times)

keyfoot

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need lower control arm bolt/pin
« on: April 02, 2014, 02:32:31 PM »
Howdy. Well I bent my driver side rear lower control arm, the adjustable one, and one of the bolts

There is two 8 1/2 inch bolts that hold the control arms together and in place, and I bent the one closest to the wheel, had to cut it out.

I'm having a hell of a time finding a replacement, found the lower control arm but not the bolt, can't find a suitable replacement at local hardware shops either.

Anyone have one, or know where I can get one? 

Or know a suitable substitute?

Need it asap, its my only veichle
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Rocketman

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2014, 03:42:05 PM »
Do you have a Mazda dealer local to you? Those lower bolts suck.

FWIW those are lateral links back there, control arms are up front
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grantduffield

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2014, 04:28:58 PM »
Matt -

I'd be willing to go pull those bolts off the 88 tracer, if those would work.  (I don't need much of an excuse to run over to Pull-a-Part!).  What do you think?  I could overnight em to keyfoot. 
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keyfoot

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2014, 05:59:39 PM »
That? Would be amazing,   so the tracer's will work?   How much to have you get that for me?
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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2014, 07:13:17 PM »
I think its the same chassis so I'm guessing it might work.  I don't know if its interchangeable w the XR2.   Waiting to see what Matt (Rocketman) has to say.  Pullapart.com has their part pricing in a drop down menu.  Im guessing they'd charge the price for the sway bar link/pin ($3.90).  I figure I'd drop the part and the receipt in the mail to you; you can send me back the cost of the part and postage.  Gives me an excuse to turn a wrench at a junk yard. 
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keyfoot

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2014, 09:23:32 PM »
Sounds like a plan, let's see what rocket man says
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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2014, 09:30:53 PM »
The tracer has drum rear, the bolts may be the same though. Not sure. They're a bear to remove in most cases

Mazda dealer will be able to help you for sure, for 88 323 turbo sedan, that had rear disk brakes.
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grantduffield

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2014, 10:06:26 AM »
Here's what I got.  Does this look right?  Its closer to 9" than 8.5". 

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/grantduffield/IMG_1909_zps9853906c.jpg
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grantduffield

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2014, 10:12:40 AM »
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keyfoot

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2014, 02:53:30 PM »
ya that looks like it :D
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keyfoot

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2014, 02:54:49 PM »
My info is thus.

Name : Cameron Burleson

Mailing Address:  614 S Wayland ave 57103 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Phone number: 605 809 5961

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grantduffield

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2014, 04:15:22 PM »
USPS Tracking Number: 9114901230801516162275

Should be there on Saturday. 
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keyfoot

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2014, 05:01:32 PM »
 :o:

Thanks!
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grantduffield

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2014, 05:35:31 PM »
I had to get a few other things so the guys gave me the bolt/pin.  so I only charged you $37.14 for it.

(jk)
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keyfoot

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Re: need lower control arm bolt/pin
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2014, 10:29:11 PM »
I got the pic on Monday, sadly the lateral link came in and it was the wrong one, so still having to wait on that :-/

Sending of your compensation tomorrow.

Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.
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