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Joe67 · 10-06-2004, 06:36 PM

I need to know where I can get the shims used on the upper control arms for my 1972 Chevy Chassis?

What about the torque specs for the fasteners on the front suspension? Can someone point me to a URL?

Thanks

Tx Firefighter · 10-06-2004, 06:55 PM

They come in several different thicknesses. The alignement guy will need to use a variety of them to get the exact thickness needed for your particular front end.

I buy MOOG brand ones by the box at any parts store that sells Moog products. You'll need to measure your old stack of shims and make sure your new ones are the same thickness.

Joe67 · 10-07-2004, 07:13 AM

Thanks for the info!

Right now the chassis as assembled with 100% washers, no shims. Do you usually use a combo of washers and shims to re-assemble?

*Sublvr72* · 10-07-2004, 08:48 AM

no washers, just shims. The alignment guy can get those for you.

Joe67 · 10-07-2004, 08:54 AM

Thanks.

Sounds like I can assemble the upper control arm as close as I can get it and wait until it comes time to do the alignment.

What about the front end torque specs? Anyone have a link online by chance?
Something like this one for oldsmobile

Joe67 · 10-07-2004, 03:52 PM

I found some specs posted recently by Sweet72 (thanks

)
Anyone else?

I'm currently looking for the Assembly and Service manuals while I'm at it...

10-06-2004, 06:36 PM	#1
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	72 Front Susp Info I need to know where I can get the shims used on the upper control arms for my 1972 Chevy Chassis? What about the torque specs for the fasteners on the front suspension? Can someone point me to a URL? Thanks __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-06-2004, 06:55 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	They come in several different thicknesses. The alignement guy will need to use a variety of them to get the exact thickness needed for your particular front end. I buy MOOG brand ones by the box at any parts store that sells Moog products. You'll need to measure your old stack of shims and make sure your new ones are the same thickness. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-07-2004, 07:13 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Thanks for the info! Right now the chassis as assembled with 100% washers, no shims. Do you usually use a combo of washers and shims to re-assemble? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-07-2004, 08:54 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Thanks. Sounds like I can assemble the upper control arm as close as I can get it and wait until it comes time to do the alignment. What about the front end torque specs? Anyone have a link online by chance? Something like this one for oldsmobile __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 10-07-2004 at 08:56 AM.

10-07-2004, 03:52 PM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	I found some specs posted recently by Sweet72 (thanks ) Anyone else? I'm currently looking for the Assembly and Service manuals while I'm at it... __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-07-2004, 08:48 AM	#4
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	no washers, just shims. The alignment guy can get those for you.



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