Dorman 521-647 Suspension Control Arm - Rear Left Forward or Rear Right Forward

Dorman 521-647 Rear Lateral Arm

Dorman 521-647 is a steel suspension control arm built as a direct replacement for the original rear lateral link on select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable OE-style fitment on applications such as the Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus, and Plymouth Breeze.

Key Features

• Steel tubular construction with a coated black finish
• Adjustable rear lateral arm for proper suspension alignment
• Rubber bushing included with black bushing color
• Welded ball joint mounting type with threaded stud type
• End 2 uses a press-in design
• No grease fitting, no ball joint installed, and no mounting hardware included
• Overall length: 262.5 mm

Detailed Description

This suspension control arm is built for rear left forward and rear right forward lateral link positions on 1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus, and 1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze applications. The tubular steel body and coated finish provide a durable replacement structure, while the included rubber bushing helps restore suspension connection points. Dorman 521-647 is a practical OE replacement for drivers addressing worn rear lateral link components on Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus, and Plymouth Breeze models.

This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme CMS25162 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear suspension looseness or instability
• Clunking or knocking from worn lateral link bushings
• Uneven rear tire wear caused by suspension geometry issues
• Alignment problems related to a worn rear control arm
• Excess movement in the rear suspension linkage

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus, rear left forward and rear right forward.
• Fits 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus, rear left forward and rear right forward.
• Fits 1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze, rear left forward and rear right forward.
• Verify the rear lateral link position before installation, since this arm is specific to forward rear locations.
• Inspect related bushings and alignment settings during replacement.
• Mounting hardware is not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this control arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to serve as a reliable replacement for the original equipment part on the listed vehicles. Part number 521-647 is built to meet the demands of everyday suspension service on compatible Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth rear suspension applications.