Front control arms wanted
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Topic: Front control arms wanted
Posted By: The Torino Kid
Subject: Front control arms wanted
Date Posted: 18-June-2024 at 12:23PM
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What's up I am looking for front upper and lower control arms and strut rods for a 1973 gran torino . I am located in California, prices pics and sipping costs, can split up shipments if easier and shipping will be to a business address. thank you. ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport CJ 351 'Q' code 63R body |
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Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 18-June-2024 at 2:40PM
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FYI there's a difference in the upper control arm shafts, the change came somewhere between 1972 and 1974 so 73's can have either variation IIRC. i'm not sure how this affects the control arms themselves? but the bushings are different for sure, and again IIRC the early bushings are hard / impossible to find? Vince? ------------- 72 GT Ute |
Posted By: The Torino Kid
Date Posted: 21-June-2024 at 6:23AM
sorry, its a 1973. ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport CJ 351 'Q' code 63R body |
Rockatansky wrote:Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 21-June-2024 at 3:22PM
Sorry I missed this. The shafts changed in March of 1972. So only early 1972 cars use the smaller bushings. They were also used by fullsize Fords and T-Birds, so they are still available. Mid March '72, they switched to the larger bushings. You can use either control arm, you just have to be cognizant that there are two bushing sizes and make sure you get the correct one. Also, police vehicle used solid screw in bushings, so be aware they could be out there too. We have the details outlined here: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/197279-part-s-differences-suspension-bushings_topic17575.html" rel="nofollow - https://forum.grantorinosport.org/197279-part-s-differences-suspension-bushings_topic17575.html Let me know if you have more questions. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |