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Pav1 · 03-09-2013, 06:59 PM

I'm replacing the bushings on a '69 Chevy C10 upper control arm. I removed the control arm and the shims and found 3 washers on each mounting stud. Would like to know if maybe some previous owner installed these washers in place of a spacer or if these washers actually belong there. To reassemble, first the 3 washers would be installed over the stud, then the shims would go between these washers and the a-arm cross shaft. Then the nuts would be installed. The question is are these 3 washers stock and should they be there? Thanks

valnzula · 03-09-2013, 07:50 PM

I'm doing same and found spacers no washers
In LMC catalog shows spacers
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cdowns · 03-09-2013, 08:02 PM

probally added somewhere along the line in the last 40years to correct an alignment problem

Willy Prost · 03-11-2013, 09:52 AM

Most likely yes to correcting an alignment problem.

When you have a bunch of spacers for alignment, sometimes the spacers work themselves out of the bracket.

Washers don't shimmy out , so to speak. But it makes for a problem if you need to remove a washer unless you remove the arm from the frame.

SS Tim · 03-11-2013, 09:59 AM

Washer are considered better in high perf. applications simply because they cannot drop out. The technique is to set the alignment with shims then replace the shims with an equivalent stack of washers. Stacking both sounds like someone chasing a problem.

NewType72 · 04-10-2013, 01:18 PM

I have an issue with my left front being tucked in at the tip causing me to pull. But my shim length is maxed so I can't push out the top any further. Can I fix this by putting longer studs in so that Ivan allow the top to go out further? Or do I have a bigger issue?
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**steelhorse** · 04-10-2013, 02:20 PM

New type 72 it sounds like you have other problems. Maybe a bent frame or control arm. Are the springs stock or have they been cut?

NewType72 · 04-10-2013, 02:22 PM

Stock 60's v-6 springs
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67ChevyRedneck · 04-10-2013, 02:45 PM

It's been a long time... but my suspension only needed a couple small shims to get it right... are these lowered trucks?
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03-09-2013, 06:59 PM	#1
Pav1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 5	Upper Control Arm Washers I'm replacing the bushings on a '69 Chevy C10 upper control arm. I removed the control arm and the shims and found 3 washers on each mounting stud. Would like to know if maybe some previous owner installed these washers in place of a spacer or if these washers actually belong there. To reassemble, first the 3 washers would be installed over the stud, then the shims would go between these washers and the a-arm cross shaft. Then the nuts would be installed. The question is are these 3 washers stock and should they be there? Thanks

03-09-2013, 07:50 PM	#2
valnzula Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lompoc,CA Posts: 36	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers I'm doing same and found spacers no washers In LMC catalog shows spacers Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2013, 08:02 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers probally added somewhere along the line in the last 40years to correct an alignment problem __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-11-2013, 09:52 AM	#4
Willy Prost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 398	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers Most likely yes to correcting an alignment problem. When you have a bunch of spacers for alignment, sometimes the spacers work themselves out of the bracket. Washers don't shimmy out , so to speak. But it makes for a problem if you need to remove a washer unless you remove the arm from the frame.

03-11-2013, 09:59 AM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers Washer are considered better in high perf. applications simply because they cannot drop out. The technique is to set the alignment with shims then replace the shims with an equivalent stack of washers. Stacking both sounds like someone chasing a problem. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-10-2013, 01:18 PM	#6
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers I have an issue with my left front being tucked in at the tip causing me to pull. But my shim length is maxed so I can't push out the top any further. Can I fix this by putting longer studs in so that Ivan allow the top to go out further? Or do I have a bigger issue? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

04-10-2013, 02:20 PM	#7
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers New type 72 it sounds like you have other problems. Maybe a bent frame or control arm. Are the springs stock or have they been cut?

04-10-2013, 02:22 PM	#8
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers Stock 60's v-6 springs Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

04-10-2013, 02:45 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Upper Control Arm Washers It's been a long time... but my suspension only needed a couple small shims to get it right... are these lowered trucks? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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