1997 Park Avenue - Front control arms??

[IndyTheGreat]

Hello, I just bought a used 1997 Park Avenue Ultra and I know it needs a new front right control arm and ball joint... I figured I'd take care of both at once, however I cannot for the life of me seem to find an aftermarket control arm for this car! I see 1998-2005 all over the place but I simply cannot find 1997. Will the 1998-2005 control arm work or am I SOL?

 

[MelsRegal]

ball joints are available from Rock Auto and if you really need a control arm it will have to come from a junk yard, other years do not fit.

 

[IndyTheGreat]

Wow, that's really dumb. You have to wonder why there are aftermarket parts for every other year except for 1997. Well, time to go junkyard hunting I guess.