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General Discussion => Buick Interchange => Topic started by: kcombs on May 09, 2010, 10:50:39 AM

Title: Steering arm interchange when converting to disc brakes
Post by: kcombs on May 09, 2010, 10:50:39 AM

I was assembling my 65 Skylark GS with new power disc brakes yesterday and discovered that the bolts that go through the arm the tie rod connects to are bigger than the stock 1965 bolts. I assume that I need a newer arm with a larger hole for the bolts. Can I use any arm from a 67-72, or are the tie rods tapered different on a 70-72? All help appreciated!

Title: Re: Steering arm interchange when converting to disc brakes
Post by: sjfd04 on May 09, 2010, 10:15:51 PM

You have to drill the holes to 7/16".  A drill press makes it easy.  All GM "A" body kits will have that instruction, no need to buy different arms.

Title: Re: Steering arm interchange when converting to disc brakes
Post by: kcombs on May 09, 2010, 11:33:56 PM

Thanks, I'll get out the drill bits....