1963 oldsmobile dynamic 88

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Old May 20, 2022 | 10:22 PM
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1963 oldsmobile dynamic 88


Looking for upper control arms and or new ball joints.
Old May 21, 2022 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dros_olds
wow
looking for upper control arms and or new ball joints.
wow,beautiful car
Old May 21, 2022 | 10:16 AM
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Digging the whitewalls. A 60s car needs them.

You'll have to determine whether your 63 has TRW or Saginaw front end components to get the right parts. A 1963 Olds factory Chassis Service Manual will show you how to tell the difference.

I've heard from several early-60s big car owners that new old stock control arm bushings fail pretty quickly. I guess because the rubber is 50+ years old. I don't know if polyurethane bushings are available but they'd be a good option with the big wheels. Larger than stock wheels often put a big strain on original suspension components.

Any chance you have a good suspension shop close by? One that really understands suspension and doesn't just install 4WD lift kits?
Old May 21, 2022 | 05:03 PM
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Nobody sells complete upper control arms. However, you can buy the bushings and replace them.
Fusick Automotive sells these bushings, as well as ball joints and other suspension parts .

Oldsmobile 88 98 and Starfire Suspension Parts-Fusick Automotive Products, Inc.


Old May 21, 2022 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rocketraider

You'll have to determine whether your 63 has TRW or Saginaw front end components to get the right parts. A 1963 Olds factory Chassis Service Manual will show you how to tell the difference.
This only applies to steering parts, such as center links and idler arms.
Fortunately the ball joints and control arm bushings are all the same . With no TRW / Saginaw differentiation foolishness.
Old May 21, 2022 | 06:34 PM
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U S A made Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings

As indicated correctly, by Charlie Jones above, there is *** NO NEED *** to have to do the
T R W / Alternate Design versus Saginaw Design --- that strictly comes into play for all the Steering Components--- Center Link & Idler Arm, Inner & Outer Tie Rods & Sleeves......

For the Suspension Parts --- Upper & Lower Ball Joints & Upper & Lower Control Arm Bushings--- there is only one set up for every 1963 Full Size OLDSMOBILE--- 88 , 98, Holiday, and Starfire......

I have *** U.S.A. made *** Upper & Lower Ball Joints and Upper & Lower Control Arm Bushings *** in stock, for your car.....

Always best to simply call me --- 516 - 485 - 1935 --- Craig......

Last edited by mpolds; May 22, 2022 at 05:15 AM.
Old May 21, 2022 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rocketraider
You'll have to determine whether your 63 has TRW or Saginaw front end components to get the right parts. A 1963 Olds factory Chassis Service Manual will show you how to tell the difference.
or Craig (mobileparts) can guide you thru it! Charlie Jones too!🙂
Old May 22, 2022 | 02:50 PM
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Very nice looking ride,
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