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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 09:32 AM
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Evo 1 control arm replacement help!!!!!!!!!!

I need to replace my evo 1 control arm. Is there any interchange or is there any websites that sell them?!?!?!? I’m from the United States. I ordered one from Megazip but they canceled it because they didn’t have it in stock. MB912952 is the part number. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 12:35 PM
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1st question is what is wrong with the existing one? Secondly there are a few Evo 1-3/early evo specific groups on FB where you can find used or potentially new replacement parts.
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 03:21 PM
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They are out of stock worldwide. Part numbers were MB912951 and MB912952.
If it's a ball joint issue, there are replacements available. Contact Fatboy Racing Malaysia on Facebook and they can get you a pair. Bushings are available from numerous suppliers. If your arms are bent or missing, you'll have to find a partout, but I would recommend switching to Evo 2/3 control arms & sway bar at that point.
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 03:34 PM
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Yes and I believe the Evo3 ones were the only ones across all three that were aluminum as opposed to steel.
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 03:57 PM
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Yes and I believe the Evo3 ones were the only ones across all three that were aluminum as opposed to steel.
The Evo 3 arm was identical to the cast steel Evo 2 arm. The first aluminum control arm was the Evo 5 arm, which many Evo 123 owners swap to for added track width and availability. The 456 arm had a different ball joint style and won't fit 123 knuckles, but very recently a Malaysian supplier came out with ball joints that can adapt the 456 arms for use with the 123 knuckle. I strongly recommend avoiding Evo 6 control arms for any purpose if anyone does want to convert to the later style.
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 07:04 PM
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Not sure where I got that idea in my head, but yes I just confirmed with a magnet that my e3 front arms are steel...
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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by V.8MR
1st question is what is wrong with the existing one? Secondly there are a few Evo 1-3/early evo specific groups on FB where you can find used or potentially new replacement parts.
my balljoint snapped in half. ive been looking everywhere for them but i cant find anything. i was specifically looking for evo 1 control arms, i didn't know 2 or 3 would work.
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They are out of stock worldwide. Part numbers were MB912951 and MB912952.
If it's a ball joint issue, there are replacements available. Contact Fatboy Racing Malaysia on Facebook and they can get you a pair. Bushings are available from numerous suppliers. If your arms are bent or missing, you'll have to find a partout, but I would recommend switching to Evo 2/3 control arms & sway bar at that point.
aren't these ball joints non serviceable? can they be pressed out and a new one be pressed in??????
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my balljoint snapped in half. ive been looking everywhere for them but i cant find anything. i was specifically looking for evo 1 control arms, i didn't know 2 or 3 would work.


aren't these ball joints non serviceable? can they be pressed out and a new one be pressed in??????
Evo 2 and 3 can for sure be done, I just haven't looked into whether they work in Evo 1 control arms. Contact Fatboy Racing Malaysia, they'll give you honest information and can get you a pair if they do work.
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