need a fix for controll arm aligment tabs
- Thread starter jazak5
- Start date
-
I don't believe anyone does, at least not for an A-body. A picture of the issue with yours would be helpful, depending on what's going on you may have some other options
matthon
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Aug 29, 2008
- Messages
- 3,685
- Reaction score
- 2,731
I used those years ago, nice pieces, at least at that time.
Post photos
Make a plate and weld it in behind
or clean it up and make a filler plate and butt weld it on
or clean it up and make a filler plate and butt weld it on
Going to the autorust website, it says all A-body products were discontinued in 2018 and to go to Classic for any sales. So, just FYI, I would 100% call Classic to confirm they're actually in stock before ordering. Because Classic has totally "sold" parts they don't have that have been discontinued before.
That actually doesn't look bad at all, I would just weld the tab back to the frame rail.
This was actually a TSB from Mopar back in the day, they advised welding a gusset in there on cars that had the issue. You can see the full size versions at hamtramck-historical, but here's the preview
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/TSBs/1973/02-08A-73C page1.jpg
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/TSBs/1973/02-08A-73C page2.jpg
you guys are the BEST!!!!!!
Inertia
Well-Known Member
Check the condition of the actual frame rail.
I just got thru replacing the upper frame rail/control arm tabs in a 67 Barracuda that had been condemned.
Wouldn't hold an alignment after owner spent $7k having suspension done, and other stuff.
Upper control arms were moving afict .
Dirt collects and forms mud in the pockets between tabs, top of frame rots
I just got thru replacing the upper frame rail/control arm tabs in a 67 Barracuda that had been condemned.
Wouldn't hold an alignment after owner spent $7k having suspension done, and other stuff.
Upper control arms were moving afict .
Dirt collects and forms mud in the pockets between tabs, top of frame rots
Now that's some nice work! It's make me walk away, but that's some nice work!
Someone here on FABO welded temporary tabs on top the frame rails ahead and behind the OEM tabs and used all thread and nuts to use as a holding jig to keep the alignment correct while reworking the area.
Inertia
Well-Known Member
Thank-you. Not as pretty as I'd like .
My arthritis won't let me bend the way I need to, and my broken ankle didn't help, but wasn't gonna let them crush it
Got first class desert parts from @crackedback .
Yeah, Rob's a really good dude.....specially when he's asleep. lol
I"ve probed the area with a screwdriver and it seems solid, but I ordered bushings and bolts If i run into a issue ill fix it !!!
I own an mig and plasma cutter
Question ??? safe to weld on a car with gas in the tank/ electronic ignition?
I own an mig and plasma cutter
Question ??? safe to weld on a car with gas in the tank/ electronic ignition?
Inertia
Well-Known Member
Yes, safe, as long as you aren't welding the gas tank .
Disconnect battery ground cable to protect electronics.
Good luck .
-
Similar threads
