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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง Dorman 520-181: Front Driver Side Upper Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly for Chevrolet / GMC Models by Mike Stevenson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Take a good look at those frame bolts!

Very satisfied with packaging and quality. Such a time saver compared to bushing press-fitting, the elimination of a stuck driveshaft, not to mention the rust and cosmetics of the lever. Carefully inspect the top link bolts pressed into the frame - make sure they aren't badly rusted or loose under the washers! If this is the case, they can be knocked out of the frame with a hammer and heated and replaced with an appropriate screw. Disconnecting the upper ball joint from the axle is fairly easy with a cucumber fork and jacking up the vehicle just below the lower arm.

Pros
  • practical item
Cons
  • so far so good