Control Arm Replacement on 02 Q45 with 03 M45 parts

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phdacademylive
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Car: 2002 Infiniti Q45

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Has anyone ever replaced an F50's front lower control arms with those of an 03 M45? Infinitipartsusa shows that they are compatible with both, however the parts associate on the phone did not seem to certain, as neither did the parts guy from Infiniti of Riverside. Here are the part numbers just incase.....

03 M45 Lower Control Arms54500CR90054501CR900

02 F50 Lower Control Arms54500AR00054501AR000

My reason for asking is because infinitipartsusa lists the parts for about $100.00 cheaper and shows that they are for both said vehicles. So if I can pay less to get the same part for my F50, that would be ideal. If not, then I'm stuck paying 273 per part instead of 186 per part.

Inasmuch the part numbers are different, I just want to double check. Thanks everybody!


Modified by phdacademylive at 3:23 PM 11/30/2009


qship96
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Car: 1996 Q45

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Different part number usually means different part- whether it will actually somewhat physically fit is another matter, but there IS a reason there are 2 different parts.......

phdacademylive
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Car: 2002 Infiniti Q45

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Dang it... I knew it would be a 'Captain Obvious' answer. That's what I get for common knowledge denial I suppose. Thanks qship96.


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