Beck & Arnley is said to have been relabeled over-production of OE parts but the overwhelming consensus now is that they sell an unpredictable hodgepodge of parts from all over the globe. FCP is a good, honorable firm as is eEuroparts as is IPD as is AutohausAZ. Yes, it is a good idea to do asso...

It's impossible to say by looking at a small photo.
If it doesn't pan out look to the sources I listed above. G&K

An MVS suggestion: Is there any interest or benefit in establishing a "catalog" of MEMBER PROVEN LED replacement lamps? Make it a sticky, obviously, and include date, brand, product number, lamp location, lamp numbers which they replace and member's username. "Categories" or colu...

By "shorter" you mean the original 'reaches out' more?
The mounting points (rear stud and forward cylindrical bushing) are the same, yes?

I'll bet they sent you a control arm from a non-XC model.

I employ the "sand where they land" advice for brake rotors and wheels.
Using a wire wheel thoroughly clean where the rotor contacts the hub and where the wheel contacts the rotor.
A lot of stuff flies off.

This is why they hate us.

Those rear license plate light sockets: Need to be inspected frequently because the socket doesn't seat into the "fixture" securely. Moisture gets in. All bulbs and sockets like dielectric grease. This lowers resistance, heat, warpage thus benefitting the whole system apparently. Of paramo...

A smart thing to do would be to see where metal is beneath the plastic trim so your screws could hit meat.

You buy a recent, low mileage C70 for your daughter.
The poor kid endures circumstances such that a front corner of the car gets smashed-up.
You show up and fix it.

Would you adopt me please?

Those corded drop lights can get very hot!