i have seen a guide on lower arms and the suttle differences but cant find it any more so im gonna ask you lot! i have a m reg 1.1 fiesta that im gonna put a 2.0 in to but im not running power steering what lower arms can i use 3 bolt ones or the 2 bolt ones? any help would be great i know that the power steering ones are not straight but slightly tilted on the ball joint end. but ive seen some cheap 2 bolt ones so need to know whether that would work.

If it's on eBay

I would strongly suggest you don't go cheaper. Don't forget both sides need doing and you'll need to replace the bolt set.

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the lower arms i have seen are new but some one bought them for his fiesta and never fitted them so was wondering what the difference between the 2 bolt and the 3 bolt fittings i cant seem to find out, any help would be nice i dont wanna spend £40-£60 on a set if i dont have to. as the ones ive seen are £20.00 inc postage

whilst on the subject of lower arms, is there any difference with the van and hatchback lower arms?? as from knowledge working on escorts that the escort vans have stronger bushes in them. is it the same theory for fiesta ones???

They're different.

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in what way?? if its stronger bushes then i'm getting them! lol

Slightly different dimensions.

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so no use for a 16v xr2i then??

Nope. Find one confirmed for your car then use that one

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fair enough! i'll get some decent ones somewhere.