2001 explorer upper control arms 2 piece design, can it be replaced by the one piece?

[wildout72]

just wondering if the upper control arm 2 piece design (passenger side upper control arm) can be replaced by the one piece design without any problems?... i have read that this is actually the "new improved" design (the one piece) and if u are getting it dealership done they do the one piece as the replacement....im not sure but would like to get all my suspension at once and no one selling the products seems to know lol

 

[techieman33]

Yeah you can replace it with the one piece design.

 

[wildout72]

it wont cause any issues or problems?
and was what i heard correct? about the one piece being the "new" improved design or is that crap? lol i just never seen an adjustable control arm before

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Asked the same questions as you, ended up buying the Moog 1 piece last year. Have not installed it yet.

 

[wildout72]

have u tried to fit it in at all yet grnmachine?
i was going to buy a moog set-up to get rid of my squeaks and any future squeaks lol 200 bux away and i start having sum wierd idle/driveability issue (sticking at 3000 RPM and wasting gas it seems) but alas ive painted her and babied her and its her birthday today lol 10 years old to the day 08/00! (happy birthday bertha lol) so i will be buying it eventually

 

[GRNMACHINE]

Not yet, probably wont get around to it until next summer. Uppers are still okay, but have a little more play than I would like. Have tie rods and new cam bolts ready too. Replacing drivers front ball joint cured squeaking (replaced both obviously at the same time though). Ex is driving straight and zero uneven tread wear on the tires, so at this point--leaving it alone.