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Old July 11th 06, 11:46 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
monkeyboy
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Default Caster bolt source

Captain Coleman wrote:
>I have a 97 2wd explorer that has a two piece upper control arm on the right
>hand side. I need a replacement caster set bolt but cannot obtain one from
>the ford dealer. Ford has changed the replacement part design to a one
>piece control arm and no longer stocks or manufacturers said bolt or the two
>piece arm. Does anyone know of a source for such a thing? If not, it looks
>like I'll have to go visit the salvage yards as my only option is to replace
>the entire upper control arm for about $400.
>Thanks.

There never was a two piece design. Before 97 they used spindles. And after
upper and lower arms. This is a USA vehicle?
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