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Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? #2993126
12/08/21 08:22 AM
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For a 71 Hemicuda.. There was extra spacers on the control arms.. im guessing not factory ?

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Nicklas

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Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: 71redcuda] #2993132
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Originally Posted by 71redcuda
For a 71 Hemicuda.. There was extra spacers on the control arms.. im guessing not factory ?

See pics.

Thanks
Nicklas


Yes, That is correct for a Hemi Car
Bob


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Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: VCODE] #2993141
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We just did a slant six Duster that had them also.

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: dragon slayer] #2993158
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Originally Posted by dragon slayer
We just did a slant six Duster that had them also.





I've pulled apart many original A,B and E bodies over the decades that had these as well, rather random applications, not all vehicles seemed to have these installed.... perhaps it was plant/vendor specific? or a later production revision?.....

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: dragon slayer] #2993159
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FACTORY . Used to stiffen and support upper Arm bushings . Can be added to vehicles that dont come with them also on rebuilds . I think i bought my last DOZEN spacer Arm supports from Frank B . drive and I have installed on both sides , on both arms for 1 of my auto cross buddy's . His car , His arms and he wanted all 4 done . bump Ronnie

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: 1969ronnie] #2993174
12/08/21 10:52 AM
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yes, factory as has been said, across all body styles and random examples. sometimes on both front bushings, sometimes only one.
several FSM's refer to these as for heavy duty taxi or police.
i made a bunch of these many, many years ago, because they weren't available. i forget what i did with the blueprints, but if a guy has a lathe, they are a snap to make.
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Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: moparx] #2993184
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I don't believe those are spacers. They are retainers (or as the parts manual puts it "sleeve, arm locking") for the control arm bushing.


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Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: 71redcuda] #2993239
12/08/21 02:32 PM
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Having done several 71 GTXs over the years, all of them have had those 'braces'. The Satellites and RRs, not so much. twocents


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Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: DaveRS23] #2993314
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Hi , for you members with Factory Parts Books , It's in Section 2 Under Front Suspension , section number 2-08-11 SLEEVE , Arm Locking Part Number 1857 840 . drive Ronnie . wave

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? [Re: 1969ronnie] #2993640
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Thanks!

We can i find them?

Frank B ?

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