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72 CS Installing a rear sway bar and lower control arms

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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 06:52 AM
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72 CS Installing a rear sway bar and lower control arms
Going to up grade the rear end with a new sway bar. I bought the the lower control arm box pieces to weld in. Has anyone had any problems?
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 09:00 AM
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Did that with my sons Chevelle, worked great.
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 09:05 AM
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Its pretty straight forward and don't expect any problems.
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 01:47 PM
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You may/may not need shims between the bar and the control arm. Kind of a case-by-case issue. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...+5ba28fb7a12a5

Insanely-high priced.
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 08:00 PM
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Pretty straightforward install, just make sure you fully tighten one side before you move to the other side...trust me, I know.
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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 06:25 AM
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I have extra shims off my 66' 442. Just pay USPS Priority mail shipping in a small flat rate box $9.00

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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 06:04 AM
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I have the chassis manual know all about doing one side at a time and touring with full weight.
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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 06:05 AM
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Thanks Your on my speed dial .......... LOL!
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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I have extra shims off my 66' 442. Just pay USPS Priority mail shipping in a small flat rate box $9.00

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