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General Discussion => Buick Interchange => Topic started by: Rollaround on September 15, 2018, 07:54:19 PM

Title: Control arms
Post by: Rollaround on September 15, 2018, 07:54:19 PM

Are all A body front upper and lower control arms the same?
I'm replacing suspension components on the yellow car and would like to try tubular control arms.
My understanding is 65-67 are the same for all GM A body's. But there's lots of confusion out there, or maybe it's just I that am confused.   

Title: Re: Control arms
Post by: TrunkMonkey on September 15, 2018, 08:14:25 PM

You should be fine.

I used UMI 54-67 "Stage II" replacing everything, front to rear, and had no troubles.
(1964 Skylark Pervertable)

In addition, I used the larger Pro-Forge front steering links and only needed to grind a little off the the top/open side of the "skid plate" on the front cross member. Just to be sure the drag link was happy.

I can take pics, or answer any questions. And you can always contact Ramey. (If you go with UMI stuff)

He is a very nice guy and quick to help.

Title: Re: Control arms
Post by: Rollaround on September 15, 2018, 08:34:43 PM

Thanks Michael, I’m removing my QA1 coil overs, the ride is just to harsh. I ordered new front and rear springs from Springs and Things Last Friday. I plan on getting a quality shock on the firm side and using tubular control arms. That will go with my increased size front and rear sway bars.

Title: Re: Control arms
Post by: TrunkMonkey on September 15, 2018, 08:59:44 PM

Sweet.

My car handles and rides like it's on ice skates. It is solid, but not harsh, and stays flat in the curves. No roll, no sway, and I have 245 R60 15s all around and lowered a bit.

(http://www.wootmonkey.com/_data/i/upload/2018/09/15/20180915185834-9a24bf4b-me.jpg)

Title: Beautiful picture! Thanks for sharing! (Was: Control arms)
Post by: elagache on September 16, 2018, 09:25:50 AM

Dear Michael and owners of mid-60s photogenic Buicks,

Quote from: TrunkMonkey on September 15, 2018, 08:59:44 PM

My car handles and rides like it's on ice skates.

Beautiful picture!  (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/kewlpics.gif)  Thanks for sharing!  :hello2:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

P.S. How about taking and sharing some more? (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/kodak.gif)

Title: Re: Control arms
Post by: GS66 on September 16, 2018, 09:54:31 AM

I have some control arms and a sway bar I won from Heidt?s when on the Power Tour that I need to get installed on one of the cars. They look like quality pieces.

Title: Re: Control arms
Post by: BuickGS65 on September 16, 2018, 10:43:58 AM

Quote from: Rollaround on September 15, 2018, 07:54:19 PM

Are all A body front upper and lower control arms the same?   

From the factory, no. For example, 64/65 Skylarks had uniquely sized upper control arm bushings (currently remade by Rare Parts)

If you replaced them with aftermarket “A” body arms, those should be all the same size.