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76gmc · 02-04-2010, 12:55 PM

has any one replaced the upper control arm stud . these studs press into the cross memeber and holds the upper control arm to the frame.
if so were do you get the studs?
thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 02-04-2010, 01:40 PM

LMC has them i do not blieve they press in but are grade 8 bolts. You could prolly get them at any regular hardware store if you had the right size

76gmc · 02-04-2010, 02:48 PM

The ones LMC sent me are not correct, I called them and that is all they have.
No part stores have them. Year One , Paddock etc. does not have them.
I've been on the phone for 4 hours and no one has this part.
One place said they have them but they also said it fits from 62-91 but I know 91 was not the same , so I called a GM dealer and they said no they are not the same only 73 - 87 was the same part.

Yes they do press in. the stud has splines , were it goes through the crossmember

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-04-2010, 03:16 PM

Try a chevy or gmc dealer. They can at least give you a description or GM part number. If they don't have it in stock, tell them to search their network.

chevymotocross · 02-04-2010, 04:00 PM

Are you referring to the bolts where the alignment shims mate to as well? If so, I am curious as well. Will eventually be replacing all the bushings and hardware over to new stuff. I remember when I brought it in for an alignment years ago, one of those studs snapped because they were so rusty. The alignment tech was able to use a grade 8 bolt. Actually did a fine job and I appreciated his efforts for a franchise store. Still holding up to this day.

76gmc · 02-04-2010, 07:20 PM

Found them at Classic Parts of America
and these are correct.

ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY TOTAL
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
74-372 (1963-91) Control Arm Shaft Bolt-Upper4

GM dealers can't get them.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 02-04-2010, 07:57 PM

90-92 3/4 ton at least I do not know about ton trucks should be the same. Jay

pig rig · 02-04-2010, 10:46 PM

I rebuilt my front end last summer and I replaced every thing but control arms and I got everything through NAPA

SS Delux · 02-14-2011, 10:23 PM

Might be a dumb question but are the shafts from a c20/30 bigger?

02-04-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	upper control arm studs / bolts has any one replaced the upper control arm stud . these studs press into the cross memeber and holds the upper control arm to the frame. if so were do you get the studs? thanks

02-04-2010, 01:40 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts LMC has them i do not blieve they press in but are grade 8 bolts. You could prolly get them at any regular hardware store if you had the right size __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-04-2010, 02:48 PM	#3
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts The ones LMC sent me are not correct, I called them and that is all they have. No part stores have them. Year One , Paddock etc. does not have them. I've been on the phone for 4 hours and no one has this part. One place said they have them but they also said it fits from 62-91 but I know 91 was not the same , so I called a GM dealer and they said no they are not the same only 73 - 87 was the same part. Yes they do press in. the stud has splines , were it goes through the crossmember

02-04-2010, 03:16 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts Try a chevy or gmc dealer. They can at least give you a description or GM part number. If they don't have it in stock, tell them to search their network.

02-04-2010, 04:00 PM	#5
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts Are you referring to the bolts where the alignment shims mate to as well? If so, I am curious as well. Will eventually be replacing all the bushings and hardware over to new stuff. I remember when I brought it in for an alignment years ago, one of those studs snapped because they were so rusty. The alignment tech was able to use a grade 8 bolt. Actually did a fine job and I appreciated his efforts for a franchise store. Still holding up to this day. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 02-04-2010 at 04:00 PM.

02-04-2010, 07:20 PM	#6
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts Found them at Classic Parts of America and these are correct. ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74-372 (1963-91) Control Arm Shaft Bolt-Upper4 GM dealers can't get them.

02-04-2010, 07:57 PM	#7
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts 90-92 3/4 ton at least I do not know about ton trucks should be the same. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

02-04-2010, 10:46 PM	#8
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts I rebuilt my front end last summer and I replaced every thing but control arms and I got everything through NAPA __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG Last edited by pig rig; 02-04-2010 at 10:46 PM.

02-14-2011, 10:23 PM	#9
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: upper control arm studs / bolts Might be a dumb question but are the shafts from a c20/30 bigger?



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