Dorman 527-349 Lateral Arm - Rear Lower Forward

Dorman 527-349 Rear Lower Forward Lateral Arm

Dorman 527-349 is a steel lateral arm built as a standard replacement for the original equipment part on select Dodge Hornet, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Renegade models. It uses rubber bushings at both ends and a bolt-on attachment style to match the rear suspension layout on the listed applications.

Key Features

• Steel construction for rear suspension service
• Rubber bushings included for OE-style isolation
• Bushing-to-bushing design with bolt-on attachment
• Stamped control arm type with black finish
• Standard replacement part for rear lower forward position
• Direct interchange reference: 68246746AA

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm, part number 527-349, is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment lateral arm on the rear lower forward suspension position. It is built from steel and uses rubber bushings to help maintain suspension geometry while isolating road vibration. For shoppers searching for a rear lower forward lateral arm for Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, or Dodge Hornet, this part number 527-349 matches the listed OE-style application.

Compatible With: 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet, rear lower forward; 2017-2025 Jeep Compass, rear lower forward; 2015-2023 Jeep Renegade, rear lower forward.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or knocking from the rear suspension
• Excessive play from worn lateral arm bushings
• Uneven rear suspension alignment after component wear
• Handling instability caused by a fatigued rear lower forward arm
• Noise and vibration from deteriorated suspension bushings

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear lower forward position before installation and compare the original arm length, bushing style, and mounting points to the replacement. This bolt-on lateral arm does not include mounting hardware, so reuse or source the required fasteners as needed. Because suspension components affect alignment, a professional wheel alignment is recommended after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman positions this part as a standard replacement component for specific vehicles, with engineering and testing focused on OE-style fit and function. Part number 527-349 also cross-references 68246746AA for the same application.