Lower control arm

[gtevi]

Hey guys, I'm wanting to replace both lower control arms my 95 gt they are really rusty as the rubbers are probably worse for wear too. Problem is in in aus and can't find them to buy. Only from 96 onwards. Would the glanza ones fit?? I can buy a bushes set but not a the control arm which is what I'm after, please help brothers.. other option could be to use the rust remver gel and respray. Thoughts?

 

[Djaniero]

Maybe some of the tech members can confirm, but looking on here they are no longer available, however the bushes and all other parts are:

https://www.amayama.com/en/catalogs...chassis-2/front-axle-arm-steering-knuckle-151

How badly are they rusted? I did a DIY refurb on mine and fitted new bushes etc. I know others who have had them sandblasted.

 

[gtevi]

I'm not sure how bad they are yet. I'll jack it up, see if the wheels have any wobble in them and order new bushes if needed.
I've bought a can if the rust remover gel so ill give that a go and gmgo from there I suppose

 

[glanzadude]

I swapped over the glanza lover control arms to my gt starlet so yes they will fit 110%

 

[gtevi]

Really, there the exact same??
Why wouldn't they advertise the item as ep82/ep91 lower control arms and possibly get more sales..

 

[Djaniero]

That’s good to know that the Glanza ones fit. I always thought the bushes were different on them compared to the GT?

 

[glanzadude]

Yes lads they are the same as I swapped them around. Why I did that was because the glanza control arms had been Poly bushed.

 

[Jay]

The rear bushes changed in 1998 so early Glanza should fit.

Possibly best to remove and have yours sandblasted so as you can poly-bush them (I noticed the coilovers so you might appreciate the upgrade!)

Powerflex, SuperPro and possibly Whiteline (Australian based) have offered replacements in the past.

 

[glanzadude]

My glanza at the time was a 1997

 

[gtevi]

Thanks for the info. So in your opinion the don't look too far gone to remove sandblast and repaint??
And the ball joint, would thst normally get replaced when replacing control arm and or bushes. ?

 

[Calum122]

Thanks for the info. So in your opinion the don't look too far gone to remove sandblast and repaint??
And the ball joint, would thst normally get replaced when replacing control arm and or bushes. ?

I refurbished mine a few years ago. They weren't too disimilar to yours.

 

[gtevi]

Wow they look great!
I've ordered a pair online, coming from UK so tax and shipping stung but at least I can do a quick swap and hopefully job done.