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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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i replaced a broken a-arm on my 97 convertible and now the tire/rim sit with a **** load of camber question is are there different length a-arms through out the years on c-5's?? or is it possible that i got a rear a-arm by mistake? there seems to be maybe as much as 2" difference in the length of the upper a-arm so it is extremely noticeable on the tilt of the rim/tire....
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Did you measure the old one to the new one , is it a GM part. Just wondering.
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Did you measure the old one to the new one , is it a GM part. Just wondering.
yes both appear to be factory gm parts but are different lengths???
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Originally Posted by jb35007
i replaced a broken a-arm on my 97 convertible and now the tire/rim sit with a **** load of camber question is are there different length a-arms through out the years on c-5's?? or is it possible that i got a rear a-arm by mistake? there seems to be maybe as much as 2" difference in the length of the upper a-arm so it is extremely noticeable on the tilt of the rim/tire....
No such thing as a '97 convertible.

The correct GM part number for the left front upper control arm is 10356436, the right is 10356438 . It is the same part number for a 1998 or a 2004.

Where did you get the part - and what does your invoice say they sold you?

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That was I was thinking wrong part,
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No such thing as a '97 convertible.

The correct GM part number for the left front upper control arm is 10356436, the right is 10356438 . It is the same part number for a 1998 or a 2004.

Where did you get the part - and what does your invoice say they sold you?

97 04 Corvette C5 LS1 Coupe Used OEM RH Suspension Front Upper Control A Arm

there isn't a difference between a coupe and a convertible, is there?
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97 04 Corvette C5 LS1 Coupe Used OEM RH Suspension Front Upper Control A Arm

there isn't a difference between a coupe and a convertible, is there?
No difference - coupe, convertible, FRC or even Z06. All the same part for the entire C5 model run 1997 - 2004.
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