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Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms?

Posted By: 71redcuda

Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 12:22 PM

For a 71 Hemicuda.. There was extra spacers on the control arms.. im guessing not factory ?

See pics.

Thanks
Nicklas

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Posted By: VCODE

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 01:04 PM

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
Posted By: dragon slayer

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 01:42 PM

We just did a slant six Duster that had them also.
Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 02:15 PM

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?.....
Posted By: 1969ronnie

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 02:18 PM

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
Posted By: moparx

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 02:52 PM

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.
beer
Posted By: 6PakBee

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 03:12 PM

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.
Posted By: DaveRS23

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 06:32 PM

Having done several 71 GTXs over the years, all of them have had those 'braces'. The Satellites and RRs, not so much. twocents
Posted By: 1969ronnie

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/08/21 10:21 PM

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
Posted By: 71redcuda

Re: Anyone seen this spacer on upper control arms? - 12/09/21 07:14 PM

Thanks!

We can i find them?

Frank B ?

Thanks
Nicklas
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