Nguyen07

need some help here...

I had ordered supra lower CA last summer and put them on...from Carson Toyota.
Now the uppers need to be done. Should have done them at the same time but thats in the past...moving forward.


my question is
looking at Rock Auto site...
why the big price difference between Dorman vs Beck/Arnley for the uppers?

DORMAN Part # 520443 More Info **#4863019025, 4863029046, WC120443} Complete Arm w/Ball Joint; Includes Ball Joint and Bushings
Front Left Upper; Includes Ball Joint and Bushings
$64.79

DORMAN Part # 520444 More Info **#4861019025, 4861029046, WC120444} Complete Arm w/Ball Joint; Includes Ball Joint and Bushings One of our most popular parts
Front Right Upper; Includes Ball Joint and Bushings
$64.79

BECK/ARNLEY Part # 1014930 More Info **#4861019015, 4861019025, 4861029046} Complete Arm w/Ball Joint
Front Right Upper
$108.79

BECK/ARNLEY Part # 1014929 More Info **#4863019015, 4863019025, 4863029046} Complete Arm w/Ball Joint
Front Left Upper (Only 3 Remaining)
$112.79

are all SC control arms the same for all years?



any input\help is appreciated
thanks....

megamax

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anyone?????

Candela

iTrader: (1)

Yes the control arms are the same for all years and they are the same for a Supra as well.

They're two different manufacturers. Perhaps one company felt theirs should cost more, or maybe it costed them more to manufacturer so they have to price it at that to attain a profit. Maybe the more expensive ones actually have better bushings and balljoints.

The designs are different from each other, specifically where the two rods meet at the balljoint.

gtsfire

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I just installed the Dormans on my car last week. I've got new Supra LCA's too. I could find any literature as to why the Beckley Arnold's would be any better than the Dormans. New OEM ones are astronomical though. Damn. I couldn't believe it.

gtsfire

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That was suppose to say could not find any literature.

Nguyen07

Where did you order them from?
could you give me the part numbers?
are the uppers the same on SC400 and Sc300?

gtsfire

iTrader: (4)

www.rockauto.com

Same part number for both.

Nguyen07

I ordered from them as well...the were too narrow. Had to send them back.

I called Lexus and they told me that 93+ the control arms are wider. I've got the guys at Rock auto calling Beck/Arnley to confirm width before I order again.

Hoping not to have to go thru this again.

gtsfire

iTrader: (4)

I ordered the Dormans. Perfect fit. Be sure and torque them down correctly 121 ft lbs I believe. It does make a difference in how the cars drives.