Best OEM rear lower control arm? 05-09 or 10-14?

[TARA-fied1]

I am swapping a 2012 8.8 LSD axle into my 07 V6 (replacing the 7.5). I have the original 07 LCA's and the 2012 LCA's. They are different stamping designs. Which would be better to use? Or does it matter? It's just a daily driver but I do plan to upgrade antisway bars, springs, etc. for handling. Thanks in advance...

 

[redfirepearlgt]

BMR

 

[Juice]

I am running the OEM 13 lowers that came with my diff. Way lighter than the 07 v6 ones. was surprised. Otherwise, it does not matter.

 

[TARA-fied1]

I am running the OEM 13 lowers that came with my diff. Way lighter than the 07 v6 ones. was surprised. Otherwise, it does not matter.

thanks, the newer ones "look" like a stronger design with the double folded metal edges but I didn't think it would be much different. Anyway, I used the 2012's instead of the 07's.

 

[86GT351]

I am swapping a 2012 8.8 LSD axle into my 07 V6 (replacing the 7.5). I have the original 07 LCA's and the 2012 LCA's. They are different stamping designs. Which would be better to use? Or does it matter? It's just a daily driver but I do plan to upgrade antisway bars, springs, etc. for handling. Thanks in advance...

Is there a reason you would not upgrade to something in the aftermarket world?

 

[TARA-fied1]

Is there a reason you would not upgrade to something in the aftermarket world?

right now I am just swapping the 7.5 out for the 8.8 and using what I have. Upgrades will come later but as the budget allows. I was just wondering of the two sets of OEM that I have, which would be better for now...

 

[Gladams]

If its the 12, with a manual transmission, it has GT500 lower control arms as stock, doesn’t it? Thanks

 

[86GT351]

right now I am just swapping the 7.5 out for the 8.8 and using what I have. Upgrades will come later but as the budget allows. I was just wondering of the two sets of OEM that I have, which would be better for now...

That's what I figured.

 

[TARA-fied1]

If its the 12, with a manual transmission, it has GT500 lower control arms as stock, doesn’t it? Thanks

it does look like the GT500 style on the 12. And yes it's a MT-82 six speed manual.

 

[Gladams]

I’d keep and use those. Just my thoughts. Thanks.

 

[TARA-fied1]

Thank you. That’s what I have done!


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[Robert Larimer]

Thank you. That’s what I have done!


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Is this what your control arms looked like?

 

[TARA-fied1]

No. They only have one hole in them and the edges are double folded. I’ll get a picture of the two and post them


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[Bad Horsie]

I have steeda billet aluminum LCA's happy with them so far

 

[TARA-fied1]

these were on the 07...


and these are what I used from the 2012...

 

[TARA-fied1]

the 2012's resemble these except they are painted black

 

[Gladams]

Yes,one hole. Sorry if I miss lead anyone. Here is a pic. Thanks.

 

[TARA-fied1]

Yes,one hole. Sorry if I miss lead anyone. Here is a pic. Thanks.View attachment 85173

yes, those are exactly what I have used on my 07 from the 2012. The 2012 was a MT-82 six speed with an 8.8 LSD. I am swapping in all of that into my 07.

 

[Robert Larimer]

No. They only have one hole in them and the edges are double folded. I’ll get a picture of the two and post them


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Those are the stock LCA's then. The GT500 arms only came with the performance pack and the GT500 of course. They are a nice upgrade when you are ready though.
Edit: After looking at the pics of your 07 LCA's they appear to be the GT500 ones.