Lower Control Arms

[Philip M.]

Can anyone tell me what the tab on the rear of the lower control arm is for?It appears to be a small angle welded to the arm opposite the sway bar mount.The arms I have have nuts welded where the tab should be.
Thanks

[Timothy B.]

Re: Lower Control Arms

Philip,

I believe it's a stop for the steering arm in the full left/right lock position.

[Joe L.]

Re: Lower Control Arms

Philip,

I believe it's a stop for the steering arm in the full left/right lock position.

Timothy and Phillip------


...and it's the same for all 1963-77 lower control arms. However, it's not the same for 1978-82. Due to the optional 255-60-15 tire size used during these years, the steering arm stop changed very slightly in size and was used on all cars, not just those equipped with the larger tires.