GM A Body 64 – 72 Control Arms

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This is  the Process I go through to Refinish Control Arms

Installation Instructions

Front End Rebuild Guide

Front Lowers
Three Types of Front Lowers
Different Style Lower Control Arm Nut Clips (Captured Nuts)

Front Uppers
Three Types of Front Uppers
Many different styles of Pivot Shafts
In-Line Tube offers a bolt that looks like a Rivet.  I am not a fan of In-Line Tube but if you need them, here they are

Rear Uppers

Difference between 10-Bolt and 12-Bolt Rear Upper Control Arms

 How to Box Rear Upper Control Arms

Conversion of 10-Bolt to 12-Bolt Upper Rear Control Arms

Bushing Hole center to center dimension

Differential Bushings 1964 only

Rear Lowers

How to Box Rear Lower Control Arms

Sway Bar Hole spacing

Bushing Hole center to center dimension

Frame Braces

Photos of Late Style (68, 69, 70, 71, 72) Frame Brace Location

Notes

How to Touch-Up Nicks on Painted Parts Usable Cores Colors and Finishes