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Old 04-14-2012, 10:51 AM   #1
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STUPID upper control arm question!

I am finally reassembling my front supsenion after a couple years. I have swapped to the newer 73-87 arms. However, I wondering how I can tell which upper control arm goes on to which side? with out putting everything together twice!!!

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Old 04-15-2012, 04:03 AM   #2
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Re: STUPID upper control arm question!

Here's a random thread with good pics to show you how they should look when they're on correctly.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502368
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Old 04-15-2012, 09:39 AM   #3
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Re: STUPID upper control arm question!

The easiest way to tell is that the shock mount goes towards the rear.
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Old 04-16-2012, 10:45 AM   #4
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Re: STUPID upper control arm question!

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The easiest way to tell is that the shock mount goes towards the rear.
The shock mount tab is on the lower control arm. You are correct that the shock mount is on the aft side, though.
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Old 04-16-2012, 12:08 PM   #5
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Re: STUPID upper control arm question!

There is a slotted hole for the brake line that goes to the front.
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