rear control arm
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Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Chicago
rear control arm
Hello all, welcome to spring????
My question is, how to secure the slotted rear control arm shims.('64) I am missing one ( broke off??). Going to replace with a slotted shim but what keeps it in place. Anyone replaced this type? Please help
Thanks a lot,
Frank
My question is, how to secure the slotted rear control arm shims.('64) I am missing one ( broke off??). Going to replace with a slotted shim but what keeps it in place. Anyone replaced this type? Please help
Thanks a lot,
Frank
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Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Shamong, NJ
The trailing arm shims are held in place by a large, 6" long, cotter pin.
64's didn't originally use the slotted shims. These were introduced around 1970. Prior to that, the shims had just 2 holes in them. Most people use the slotted ones now, as they are much easier to install.
64's didn't originally use the slotted shims. These were introduced around 1970. Prior to that, the shims had just 2 holes in them. Most people use the slotted ones now, as they are much easier to install.
