1998 Chevy Truck control arms

1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
240,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BUDS4ME2000
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i need to know how to find out if my control arms are stamped or forged to replace the ball joints
May 12, 2009 at 10:56 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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4wd uses a forged upper and lower control arm, the 2wd uses the stamped steel ones
May 13, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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