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  1. #1 97-03 vs 04+ lower control arms 
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    Does anyone have a side by side photo of the 97-03 vs the 04+ LCA's?

    I just want to see what the difference is. I had to replace my drivers side sway bar end link and was wondering what the difference was between those generations. I'm looking to upgrade my sway bars with the GMPP kit and I know it requires the older control arms. I'm just looking for "why."

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    04-05 LCA"s are apparently "different" but they're back to "normal" in 06-08

    rockauto.com should have pictures.
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    after trying that site, i only come up with the bushings for the control arm. Unless I'm looking in the wrong place...
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    Dorman Products - 520-165

    thats for an 06-08

    this is for a 97-03

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    the whole 05-06 control arms dont have the spot for the sway bar end links on them.

    So really you could run the 97-03 arms and use the stock location for the sway end links or on the control arms.
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    Does the sway bar link connect to the 97-03 control arm?

    That's the part that confuses me. While under my car I couldn't see what the issue was.

    I think there may be a 97-03 trade in at my work... I should go look at that if it's still there.
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    Yeah they connect to the control arms.
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