Posidrive Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) Failed MOT on front lower control arm and got a replacement manufactured by Moog. My garage says it does not fit because the connection point shown on the photos which show original and replacement has been over machined so it is too deep, so it moves around when fitted. Do I have a badly machined new part or are we missing something Edited November 29, 2019 by Posidrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fijifixit Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Posidrive said: Failed MOT on front lower control arm and got a replacement manufactured by Moog. My garage says it does not fit because the connection point shown on the photos which show original and replacement has been over machined so it is too deep, so it moves around when fitted. Do I have a badly machined new part or are we missing something Which connection point is shown in this pic? is it the point that connects to the ball joint? or the point that connects to the front subframe? The point that connects to the subframe has a bushing in it, so that arms should have a bushing in that location. The point that connects to the ball joint, you have to make sure you use the "cone" on the ball joint to stop any movement. I replaced my lower control arms on both sides last week ( not moog ones ) and not had any issues with fitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posidrive Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 Its the point that connects to the ball joint. I have not seen the new one in place but the garage says that when the cone is located the it still moves. They have been servicing her for years so they do normally know what they are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fijifixit Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Posidrive said: Its the point that connects to the ball joint. I have not seen the new one in place but the garage says that when the cone is located the it still moves. They have been servicing her for years so they do normally know what they are doing Hmm, that strange, I bought some cheaper arms from a reputable Auto parts store close to me. No fitment issues at all for me. Maybe @ZMANALEX can shed some light on the situation or PM him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Common issue, I will give you the fix when back on my pc later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr v6 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Don't these have a cone that can either stick in the arm or on the ball joint? Easily missed if you're not expecting to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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