upper control arms 1962 impala

[1962/409/Imp]

does anyone know if the upper control arms have a left and right and how to tell which is which

 

[63 dream'n]

Yes …… they have an offset ……..!!!

 

[63 dream'n]

 

[63 dream'n]

Notice if you drawn intersect line between the bushing holes and perpendicular to that from the middle 90° straight line but the A-frame actually goes to one side……. it’s offset…….The latest picture I posted this one is a very good representation for you…….. Thanks BSL 409………

 

[pvs409]

I have 3-62's -all three have staight upper arms (no bends ) on the passenger side.
Two are 100 % original factory cars(that I disassembled) the other 62 has NOS GM upper arms.

The drivers sides on my 62s have the bend in the arm(like the last picture above of the passenger side) -that bend in the upper arm is to clear the factory steering shaft.
Paul

 

[blkblk63ss]

I have 3-62's -all three have staight upper arms (no bends ) on the passenger side.
Two are 100 % original factory cars(that I disassembled) the other 62 has NOS GM upper arms.

The drivers sides on my 62s have the bend in the arm(like the last picture above of the passenger side) -that bend in the upper arm is to clear the factory steering shaft.
Paul

Those are the shaft's or the mounting bar were bolt's go though. Just to help clarify the part.

 

[pvs409]

I am referring to the removable shafts that bolt to the frame- that are threaded on each end for the round caps

 

[63 dream'n]

I am referring to the removable shafts that bolt to the frame- that are threaded on each end for the round caps

62409imp……asked for left or right, for upper control arms …….that doesn’t necessarily mean he wasn’t referring to the control arms and shafts for orientation…….

 

[1962/409/Imp]

thanks for the info, guys, I have tubular control arms on my impala and it looks like the longer tube on the upper faces front