What cars got frame reinforcement bars in 1972?

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October 16th, 2012, 08:45 AM

#41

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In the 1965-71 period the stiff bushing, 388266, was used in upper arms for some applications. Racers bought them and used them in all 8 positions of the rear suspension. Many years later Olds parts dept. started supplying the regular soft bushing under that number. You can tell the two apart by poking with a phillips screwdriver. The rubber is much harder on the original 388266.

October 16th, 2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Allan R

Ted, what Scot ^^ said. But shop around. OPGI typically has amongst the highest prices for these parts. Look at Parts Place.

Yup, PP is cheaper....65$ for braces....thanks

Ted

October 16th, 2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BILL DEMMER

other than umi tubulars, does anybody make these?
bill

I bought these:
http://pmtfabrication.com/Products/6...nt-braces.aspx
I think they were $79 when I got them on eBay a while back.
Very nice.

October 16th, 2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL DEMMER

gee, that sounds like an awesome deal except opgi sells re-pops for $90.xx

bill

I know...I was kidding lol! $100 will buy some really nice adjustable ones like these:

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Originally Posted by copper128

I bought these:
http://pmtfabrication.com/Products/6...nt-braces.aspx
I think they were $79 when I got them on eBay a while back.
Very nice.

Copper, those are really nice! I just got some with a complete set of the 1320R PMT rear suspension package that I got from Rich (OLDSMORAT). I can't wait to get it all on the car