I found this at Oreillys web site: http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/ProductDetail.do?id=95286801&client_ip=56.0.84.23&manualActivantIndex=1&vehicle=1972%20CHEVROLET%20EL%20CAMINO%20CUSTOM%20-%20V8-5.0L%20CARB MOOG offset shafts, part number K5250. I don't know if they are still available but you can check with any parts store. MOOG is a well known manufacturer.
Also on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-72-CHEVELLE-EL-CAMINO-UPPER-ARM-CONTROL-SHAFT_W0QQitemZ290097267557QQihZ019QQcategoryZ34200QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem On 4/4/07, Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
BTW! I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs, is this the case for Chevelles as well? Pelle ------------------------------ *Från:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *För [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Skickat:* den 4 april 2007 23:23 *Till:* [email protected] *Ämne:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? I'll be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesen't have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! I'll do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys J Pelle ------------------------------ *Från:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *För [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Skickat:* den 4 april 2007 22:56 *Till:* [email protected] *Ämne:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont "hit back" on you. But as always, be careful. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution & if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would "hit back" on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! ----- Original Message ----- *From:* Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* 'The Chevelle Mailing List' <[email protected]> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS ------------------------------ *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *BAINEY, WALTER *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt ------------------------------ *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Pelle Andersson *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle ------------------------------ size=2 width="100%" align=center> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at *AOL.com* <http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000437>. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 ------------------------------ size=2 width="100%" align=center> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at *AOL.com* <http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000437>. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09
-- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
