96 EB Explorer upper control arms

[ThreeJs]

1996 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 4x4 4.0L V6
Just got this Explorer and found both upper ball joints, upper CA bushings wasted..major movement
I know the left upper is a 1 piece design. Is using a 1 piece right upper have any ill effects or benefits as compared to the upper right 2 piece design?
Seems just using two 1 piece designs would be much easier.

 

[koda2000]

1996 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 4x4 4.0L V6
Just got this Explorer and found both upper ball joints, upper CA bushings wasted..major movement
I know the left upper is a 1 piece design. Is using a 1 piece right upper have any ill effects or benefits as compared to the upper right 2 piece design?
Seems just using two 1 piece designs would be much easier.

the benefit of the right side 2-piece design is to allow for a little additional caster adjustment. as the 1-piece is offered, i guess it works okay. the 2-piece design is much easier to change if you only need to replace the ball joint.

 

[ThreeJs]

Thanks. The upper control arm bushings are worn out also on both sides so the easy was would be to replace both arms with 1 piece designs.

 

[masospaghetti]

I haven't had any problems with the 1-piece replacements. IMO, its a good opportunity to change the bushings too while you're in there.

 

[swshawaii]

If the UCA bushings are worn, the one-piece replacement is a no brainer. Remember to check alignment.

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