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Old 05-31-2014, 03:30 AM   #1
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I've asked this question before and received an answer but I want to ask it again. The OEM seals have two different part numbers, I'm assuming to designate left/right even though you can't buy them. But are the seals interchangeable ? A left will fit the right and right will fit the left ? The last time I asked the answer was yes they will fit either side. I just want to clarify that point as we move a little closer. At this point I don't know how exact/precise the new seals will be or will they be a little more " generic " and will easily fit either side ? Really just thinking out loud.
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Old 05-31-2014, 06:17 AM   #2
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If the part# is different then this confirms the seals are L + R :/

While holding the seal stretched in your hands and flipping it 180 degree, if both sides radiuses are identical then they should be good to go on either left or right. Can't really recall or needed to tried. Surely someone who already have a seal in hand could confirm this quick

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I've asked this question before and received an answer but I want to ask it again. The OEM seals have two different part numbers, I'm assuming to designate left/right even though you can't buy them. But are the seals interchangeable ? A left will fit the right and right will fit the left ? The last time I asked the answer was yes they will fit either side. I just want to clarify that point as we move a little closer. At this point I don't know how exact/precise the new seals will be or will they be a little more " generic " and will easily fit either side ? Really just thinking out loud.
The seals are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable in OEM form.
However, this is due to the embedded plastic mount tabs that I mentioned to you before. If your guy cannot embed these plastic mount tabs (which I'm sure he can't) then they should be reversible or universal.
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