I just picked up some Lakewood lower control arms and noticed that they seem to have some loose weld beads or random metal stuck in the main boxed tube that you can hear fall down as you turn the LCAs over. Anyone else have this issue? Think it will make much noticable noise when they are on the car or should I think about getting some different LCAs?

 

Its probably metal shavings from when the holes were drilled then they got welded into the control arm. Lakewoods welds are Robotic I think

 

Aynone else had this issue? I had the shop order in another pair and they had the same issue so I am thinking about trying something different. Any suggestions for a good quality but relatively cheap LCA (thinking below $150)???

 

i think you'll be fine, dont see how you'd be able to hear it over the noise your car makes when its in motion anyway.