Dorman 521-945 Lateral Arm - Rear Left Forward or Rear Right Forward

Dorman 521-945 Lateral Arm for Rear Suspension

Dorman 521-945 is a steel lateral arm built for specific rear suspension applications on Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment lateral arm on select models, including Chrysler 300M, Concorde, Intrepid, and LHS.

Key Features

• Steel tubular control arm construction for rear suspension service
• Adjustable design for proper rear alignment setup
• Rubber bushing included at one end for suspension isolation
• Mounting hole at the opposite end for OE-style attachment
• No ball joint included or installed
• Cross-references Mevotech Original Grade GK7331 and Mevotech Supreme CMK7331 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 521-945, is made for rear left forward and rear right forward positions on select 1998-2004 Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Intrepid, Dodge Intrepid, and 1999-2001 Chrysler LHS applications. The steel tubular design and rubber bushing construction support suspension location and alignment control where the original arm has worn, bent, or developed bushing play. If you are searching for a rear lateral arm for a Chrysler 300M or Dodge Intrepid, 521-945 provides a direct replacement option for the listed vehicles and positions.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness from worn bushings
• Alignment issues caused by a bent or damaged lateral arm
• Clunking or shifting from suspension arm movement
• Uneven rear tire wear related to rear suspension geometry
• Restoration of OE-style rear suspension location on listed Chrysler and Dodge models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle position before ordering: this part is listed for rear left forward and rear right forward applications only. Confirm the existing arm style, mounting points, and alignment requirements on the vehicle before installation. Because this is an adjustable lateral arm, a professional wheel alignment is recommended after replacement to set rear suspension geometry correctly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this replacement lateral arm as a precision-engineered part that is rigorously tested for the specified OE applications. Part number 521-945 is built to meet the needs of the listed Chrysler and Dodge rear suspension fitments.