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Upper A arm replacement 4 or 3 bolt?

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by shelbygt350sc, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. Aug 23, 2009 #1
    shelbygt350sc

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    I ordered a replacement suspension for my 67 gt350 and the arm I recieved has 3 rivets holding the ball joint in place, as where my original has 4 bolts holding the ball joint. Does it matter, will the 3 rivet fit? I have pics, the one in the bag is new. Thanks

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    Originally your car would have come with 4 rivets (the bolt in ball joint was an aftermarket repair at some point)

    Will the 3 rivet work - I believe so but why would you want to spend the dollars to purchase new and not get the original style? Sorry just have to ask ;)

    The one in the bag looks like a cheap overseas repo. - are you buying the lowers also? IF so are they the welded ones? - Guys have had issues with those coming apart :(
     
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    shelbygt350sc

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    The bottom arm has rivets, I will look for correct A arms Thanks.
     
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    2+2GT

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    They're easy to find if you have the right catalog. Glazier Nolan calls the 67-69 4-bolt control arms G05135. The most expensive of the choices, but it you want to be "correct"…

    You can use the 3-bolt replacements, if you don't care about originality, but most Mustang suppliers don't know you need to use the 70-73 suspension bumpers with them.
     
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    Seaweed

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    On the lower control arms, the ones that are welded, can you see the weld ? if so, then I would have to reject them & look elswere . [ sorry if I highjacked your post. ]---S.
     
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