Dorman 521-867 Suspension Control Arm - Rear Left Upper

Dorman 521-867 Rear Left Upper Control Arm

Dorman 521-867 is a suspension control arm built for specific Nissan rear suspension applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on select Rogue, Rogue Sport, Qashqai, and X-Trail models.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction with a coated black finish
• Cast/forged design for OE-style replacement fitment
• Includes rubber bushings with black bushing color
• Welded ball joint mounting type with threaded stud type
• No ball joint installed and no mounting hardware included
• Non-adjustable lateral link design for rear left upper suspension service
• Overall length: 262.5 mm

Detailed Description

This Dorman 521-867 suspension control arm is designed for the rear left upper position and serves as a lateral link in the rear suspension. It uses aluminum construction, rubber bushings, and a coated finish to match the requirements of OE-style suspension repair. For shoppers searching for a rear left upper control arm for 2008-2020 Nissan Rogue, 2017-2022 Nissan Rogue Sport, 2017-2023 Nissan Qashqai, or 2008-2020 Nissan X-Trail, this part number provides a direct replacement option. The part number 521-867 is also referenced in cross-application listings for the same vehicle families.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK642011 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Restoring rear suspension geometry after worn bushing or arm wear
• Replacing a noisy or loose rear left upper control arm
• Addressing rear-end clunking, vibration, or uneven handling caused by suspension wear
• Correcting play in the rear lateral link assembly
• Servicing OE-style suspension components on Nissan Rogue, Rogue Sport, Qashqai, and X-Trail models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear left upper position fitment before installation. Because mounting hardware is not included, reuse or source the correct hardware separately as needed. Inspect adjacent bushings, brackets, and suspension points for wear before installing the new control arm. A professional alignment is recommended after suspension component replacement to confirm proper rear suspension settings.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this control arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles. The 521-867 is built to meet the demands of OE-style suspension service for compatible Nissan applications.