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[Jsomega]

I am trying to locate a new rear suspension arm for offside or 2 , to replace, as can't be adjusted for tracking.  Anyone know where or if new ones are available?  Or will it have to be second hand? Have been searching but no joy so far.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I think new ones can be about £100 each, so no smallfry, however they should last donkeys years - a lot longer than front on cars which are really a service item.

However used can be had, and as above, should last a good while. The main issue is you need heat to free them up, clean the threads etc to allow for adjustment. I assume this is your issue. If you're able remove, get round to a garage to warm them, grease them up and refit, it's the threads that tend to go through rust, rather than the balljoints. 

[Jsomega]

The mechanic has tried heating but no joy.  Can you suggest anywhere for new/used or is it just a question of searching?

[Doctor Gollum]

The mechanic has tried heating but no joy.  Can you suggest anywhere for new/used or is it just a question of searching?

German and US eBay, ideally with the part numbers three pieces to each arm, and they aren't sided

[Shackeng]

I have 2 bought new a few years ago for just this eventuality, and No, I don't carry them in the car, 'just in case.'

[biggriffin]

The mechanic has tried heating but no joy.  Can you suggest anywhere for new/used or is it just a question of searching?

Get them red hot, crack lock nuts off,  then undo rods with a back and forth movement.

[Shackeng]

Once removed, and heated as above, it becomes easier. 

[Jsomega]

Will go and do some searching on non UK sites tonight and will pass on comments regarding trying to loosen, thanks everyone much appreciated?  I am not prepared to give up on my car as it has been so good and wear and tear happens to us all at some point!

[TheBoy]

I had to replace mine where they had seized, and the heat+adjustment with it on the car had deformed one of them.  I think I paid about £80 each, from a dealer.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I bought a pair of Lemforder ones for £100 a couple of years ago. Cant  remember where from though, apart from it was online.

[78bex]

Lemforder part number is 1624301

  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEMFORDER-16243-01-LEFT-AND-RIGHT-TRACK-CONTROL-ARM-WISHBONE/303006834302?epid=249745458&hash=item468c9d5e7e:g:nHUAAOSwlelcH~lq

  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspension-Control-Arm-LEMFORDER-16243-01-for-Opel/401666092368?epid=1326745748&hash=item5d852a2d50:i:401666092368

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Not a bad price, given their projected lifespan.