'69 442 Control Arms Recommendations

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April 10th, 2024, 05:52 PM

Sugar Bear

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'69 442 Control Arms Recommendations

On a '69 442, we are looking to replace all 4 control arms. Are there any brands to look for or avoid? Are there any suggested vendors? Not interested in tubular, only OE style.

Thank you.

April 10th, 2024, 06:58 PM

joe_padavano

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What's wrong with the originals? Any new ones are imported and may or may not be the same thickness as OEM.

April 10th, 2024, 07:36 PM

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Assuming your referring to the fronts.

April 11th, 2024, 01:05 PM

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Thanks for the replies, ordered bushings, shafts and ball joints. Going to redo the existing arms. Yes front upper and lower.

April 11th, 2024, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Bear

Thanks for the replies, ordered bushings, shafts and ball joints. Going to redo the existing arms. Yes front upper and lower.

That's what I did.

Winter Project - '71 CS Suspension

April 11th, 2024, 01:40 PM

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That's what I did.

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April 11th, 2024, 05:20 PM

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I bought new ball joints and had every intention to redo my factory ones, but replaced them as I thought I'd need it done in a hurry. The replacement arms are for a Chevelle (RPS didn't know they were different) and the factory ones are now out in the shed (with ball joints). One day I'll redo them, but idk what to do with them beyond that.