WTB - Rear Control Arms

[FL-Frank]

My mechanic informs me that the LR control arm on my '72 T is bent, and should be replaced. He says they are no longer available new, and recommends finding used.

Anyone have one (or both sides) for sale?

[bobmagyar]

I think I saw a pair on Pelican.

You should not have any trouble finding good used ones.

The ones on Pelican even had new bearings.

[typ901]

original steel ones will be a snap to find, i would think. you may want to consider going for a set of ALUminum ones from an SC. i think they're a direct bolt up, but others 'round these parts or over @ Pelican would know for sure.
good luck.
jerry

[FL-Frank]

Bob,

Thanks for the tip regarding Pelican.

By the way, my T spent a good number of years in Vancouver before coming East. I'm trying to contact one of its reported previous owners; a gentleman by the name of Arthur Conner. Ever heard of him?

And Jerry, thanks for the suggestion about converting to later aluminum arms. I agree that they might be a better option for me as I'm not concerned with concourse correctness. Would they bolt right into my '72?

[Bobboloo]

Yes the later aluminum will bolt up. That's what I did on my 73'. Consequently I have a perfect set of 73' steel arms in excellent shape with a good set of bearings and they also have the ball joint for the rear sway bar. I'll sell them cheap if you want them.

If you decide to go with a set of the aluminum try to find an early set with the ball joint if you've got the factory swaybar otherwise you'll have to modify your setup.

Let me know.

[FL-Frank]

Hi Bobby, PM sent.

[FL-Frank]

Found (via Pelican) and bought a nice pair of aluminum arms off of an '88 911...including the emergency brake hardware.

Thanks to all for your help and advice!