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Topic: 67 Shock Towers? Upper A arm?
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Bakers67Coupe
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Chandler,AZ,USA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-05-2002 11:32 PM
   
I recently purchased a front end set up from California Mustang. It included 2 upper control and 2 lower control and the things the spring sits on. In previous postings I read that we must use 90 degree grease fittings on the uppers because the shock towers are so tight. I spent about 3 weeks trying to find an auto parts store with 6mm 90 degree fittings in stock. Now, I've got them in the control arms but the assembled unit won't fit in the shock tower.
Is it OK to pound the shock tower out a bit so they fit? Maybe put the straight ones in and drill a hole for routine grease jobs? Maybe I should just send them back? Any suggestions on other upper control srms that fit? thanks  ------------------
http://www.bakenaz.com 67 Deluxe Coupe 289 4v
Fact Air, Front Discs
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67fastback2+2
Journeyman Posts: 92
From: Pennsville,New Jersey
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 10-06-2002 05:15 AM
I had the same problem. I patched the access holes in the shock towers someone had cut. My fittings were tight also. I beat the area out as required to get more clearence. You really can't notice the repair and there is no chance of them touching the tower  Caution I am not a mechanic or know it all just sharing my experence!!
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3170
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-06-2002 10:26 AM
Hang on fellah! Don't go drilling any holes yet. I can't remember what grease fittings I have, but I know I don't have any problems up there. You don't want to go drilling holes unnecessarily, and it's not necessary. Wait for someone else to come along who can explain exactly what you need.
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 830
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-06-2002 01:48 PM
Bakers67Coupe I do not know what the grease fitting thread size is on the fittings listed on the following link, but they are made to fit the standard upper control arm bushings and are low profile to give you the clearance required without cutting or beating clearance. http://catalogs.google.com/catalogs?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&issue=8747&catpage=159 You could probably call them and see if they can tell you the thread on the fittings. ------------------
Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V engineless at the time!
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
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Bakers67Coupe
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Chandler,AZ,USA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-07-2002 03:47 PM
Well, called Cali Mustang and hey said there might have been a problem with order pullers grabbing the wrong control arms. They said send them back with the RA# and they would replace them. I had to ask that they pay for the shipping. Wasn't offered but they said they would put a note on my acct to refund shipping.------------------
http://www.bakenaz.com 67 Deluxe Coupe 289 4v
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