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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 08:37 PM
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Control arm differences

I boughta 66 F85. It was in pieces. I am not sure that I have the correct rear upper control arms. What are the measurements for 64-67 and 68-72? It looks to me like the lowers are the same but the uppers are different. Thank you
Old Nov 5, 2024 | 05:53 AM
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yes, 66-7 rear upper arms are longer than 68-72.
Old Nov 5, 2024 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Run to Rund
yes, 66-7 rear upper arms are longer than 68-72.

I figured there was a difference in length.
Do you have measurements of both?
Old Nov 5, 2024 | 05:22 PM
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Looks like the shorter (later) upper arms are 10-1/4" CENTER-TO-CENTER b/n the front and rear bolt holes.
Old Nov 5, 2024 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 70Post
Looks like the shorter (later) upper arms are 10-1/4" CENTER-TO-CENTER b/n the front and rear bolt holes.
Thank you that helps.
Old Nov 6, 2024 | 05:18 PM
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By a quick tape measure measurement, 10-1/8" vs. 12-3/4" for the early arms.
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