05 Lower Control Arm

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I have a 2005 3500 drw 4x4. Just got the truck, and it has a 2. 5"-4" lift. The Lower Control arm (LCA) bushings at the axle are shot. I'm going to return the truck to stock height, and need to know the length of the stock LCA, from center of rear bolt to center of front bolt. I looks like it's the stock length, but I'm not 100% sure. I can get aftermarket parts and save a ton as opposed to the overpriced items at the dealer.



Thanks.



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[RDeFayette]

If I measured the right/correct one (pretty sure it is a lower, have 'em in the garage) 18-5/8".

 

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Thanks. Looks like whoever did this lift put stock size LCA on it. That's prolly why the bushings are shot.

 

[RDeFayette]

probably doesn't steer/track too well either!

 

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probably doesn't steer/track too well either!

actually it doesn't do too bad. When I back up and hit the brakes it jolts (that's what I noticed first). When I make a turn the front end dives, but that's also due to the tire roll. The tires are 285 75 17 on 17x6 rims!!! Who does this crap? And the duals rub at the bottom unloaded. Just barely, but y'all know it's gonna be worse when I load up the 5th wheel. So, back to stock I go! I saw this truck online. No mention of lift or size of tires, and the pics weren't too clear. As soon as I saw this truck I saw it was lifted and I should have turned and walked away.

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