JChadwell

OK, this is going to be a strange question. Is it possible (meaning will they fit) for the front control arms to be on the wrong sides - right side on the left and vice versa. The reason I ask is that my front wheels are not 100% centered in the wheel wells. They both sit about a quarter of an inch too far back. It's almost impossible to tell and I didn't notice it for nearly a year after repairing my Z from an unfortunate curb hopping incident - had to replace bent arms. However, I know its there and I'd still like to correct this if it's possible. However, it's also possible it was that way before I went offroading and I just never noticed??

So, is it possible to put the front control arms on the wrong sides? And, if it is, would the result be what I've described?

Bill Curlee

Yes, that can be a problem. I dont have many pics that show the arms very well but will post what i have:

JChadwell

Upon closer inspection, I'm 99% sure they are correct. The lowers could not possibly be reversed as the sway bar links wouldn't attach. The uppers do look like it may be possible to reverse them. However, I'm assuming the "F" stamped beside one of the mounting holes stands for "front". The "F"s are facing the front of my car.

It probably was like that all along and I just never noticed. I'm not going to worry about this anymore. The car looks terrific and drives perfectly. And based upon post-repair autocross performance, it must be bolted up correctly...

Thanks for the pics Bill.