LF upper A-arm description/confirmation

[69427]

Trying to help Gene out with a replacement left side upper A-arm. I've got one that I believe is a left side. The ball joint is offset towards one end, which would be the rear if this arm is a left side part. Is that correct?

thanks,
Mike

 

[69427]

Anybody???
I can't take a look at my car, as it has the C4 suspension under it now, and the original frame/suspension is stored at my in-laws out of state.

 

[Twin_Turbo]

Yes, the balljoint is offset to the rear, for proper caster.

This is the left side arm here in the foreground on the right.

 

[69427]

Thanks, TT. I do appreciate it.

 

[mrvette]

Thanks, TT. I do appreciate it.

and so do I, obviously.....thanks Mike....

lemme know about shipping at least....only fair after all....:shocking:

 

[69427]

PM me with your address, and I'll try to get it out Monday.

 

[pcf_mark]

Sorry tp hijack - is there a difference front to rear for the upper shafts? I painted the tags by accident! They look the same left to right but do they have a front or rear?

 

[Twin_Turbo]

No, the shafts are symmetrical, they have no specific orientation.

 

[pcf_mark]

Thank you sir!

 

[pcf_mark]

Quick follow up. Once I have the lower bushings installed as far as I can pound/press them on they do not meet the shoulder on the shaft. When I tighten the bolts up all looks good. Is this ok?

Also they bolts will loosen when I work the arm through it's travel while holding the shaft in a vice. On the car I am sure it will not travel this far.

Does this make sense?

 

[mrvette]

On urethane bushings it don't matter when/how you tighten the end bolts, as they self center, that sleeve is greased, but on the rubber style I am going back to, they have teeth on the sleeve ends, so the weight has to be on the suspension and settled, then tighten the end bolts, I use locktite red on the bolts, as I had one back out on my years ago...surprise...which one WAS it??

the one under the a/c compressor of course.....

:shocking:prrtt: