C7 front lower control arms discontinued?
09-23-2023, 06:24 PM
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C7 front lower control arms discontinued?
Hi, I'm trying to acquire a set of OEM lower control arms. Every site I've checked has them out of stock/backordered, with some even saying discontinued.
Does anyone know what's happening and if they're actually discontinued? I find that hard to believe since the C7 is still very new, but that's what I'm seeing. I know there are aftermarket solutions but I'd rather go OE.
Does anyone know what's happening and if they're actually discontinued? I find that hard to believe since the C7 is still very new, but that's what I'm seeing. I know there are aftermarket solutions but I'd rather go OE.
09-23-2023, 10:52 PM
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Will be following this to see what answers are given. Hopefully it is still too soon for parts for the C7 to be on the discontinued list, but I really wouldn't be surprised if it were true.
09-24-2023, 12:53 AM
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You don't have to buy the entire kit. If you do a little digging, you can find the part numbers for each individual control arm. In any event, I hope this helps by opening up another OEM option for you.
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09-24-2023, 05:59 PM
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You stated that you've checked sites, but have you called the parts department at a dealership? In any event, I needed to buy control arms for my Grand Sport a little less than a year ago and they had been backordered for months with no estimated timeline for delivery. I eventually ordered a set of T1 control arms from my local dealer and bingo! I got them right away. Here's the link.....
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You don't have to buy the entire kit. If you do a little digging, you can find the part numbers for each individual control arm. In any event, I hope this helps by opening up another OEM option for you.
Vehicle Upgrade: Corvette Suspension System | Performance (chevrolet.com)
You don't have to buy the entire kit. If you do a little digging, you can find the part numbers for each individual control arm. In any event, I hope this helps by opening up another OEM option for you.
09-24-2023, 09:45 PM
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So they say but where the official rule for that is, IDK. They have to make them for warranty purposes but not sure about anything else. IOW, if you have a 2019, they DON'T have to make it till 2029 but they have to make it till GM warranty is done, as is my understanding. Someone correct me if I am wrong.