So I'm re-installing my rear suspension and I'm wondering if the bushings and arms are to be installed so that they [the tapered biushings] point towards the driveshaft from the outside of the car or does it matter? In other words should they mirror each other as in left and right? Took this all apart 11 years ago and can't remember how it was or if it was right to begin with. The upper arms that I have do not mirror each other in terms of right and left. Help!!
On the lower arm there is likely a few round holes and a slotted hole if I remember right. The slotted hole goes to the front I believe. Does that help any?
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
Thanks Carl that helps but if that is the case maybe I have two lefts or rights of the uppers and lowers? I say this because when you look at the arms from above the bushings in each are pointing in the same direction ie all to left of the car. Also is there a special tool-press/ procedure for installing the bushings inc. the metal sleeves into the "ears" on the rear axle housing? The rear end is still in the car but the gas tank, springs and shocks are not yet installed. Thanx, Leeroy