If my car takes the FE1 type of control arms, can I use the FE3 control arms when replacing them?
Apr 14, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Control arm front lower left/ control arm front lower right?
2006 CHEVROLET HHR
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
The FE1 is steel and the FE3 is aluminum. Although the dimensions are the same and the part would work fit, the manufacturer had a reason for using steel (strength). If the additional strength wasn't needed, they would have gone with the lighter-weight aluminum.
Let me know if that helps or if there is anything I can do to help.
Take care,
Joe
The FE1 is steel and the FE3 is aluminum. Although the dimensions are the same and the part would work fit, the manufacturer had a reason for using steel (strength). If the additional strength wasn't needed, they would have gone with the lighter-weight aluminum.
Let me know if that helps or if there is anything I can do to help.
Take care,
Joe
Apr 14, 2023 at 9:17 PM
The ones that are on my car now are aluminum but the replacement ones that I bought are still is it okay for me to use the ones that I bought?
Apr 15, 2023 at 12:23 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
According to the manual, they should have the same specifications. With that, they should be okay to use. Does everything appear to be the same (other than the material)
If you let me know the engine size, I can get you the directions needed to replace them.
Let me know.
Joe
According to the manual, they should have the same specifications. With that, they should be okay to use. Does everything appear to be the same (other than the material)
If you let me know the engine size, I can get you the directions needed to replace them.
Let me know.
Joe
Apr 15, 2023 at 8:38 PM
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