Steering Arms Which One for Which Side?

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by FLGS400, Apr 15, 2022.

  1. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    OK folks... I took the drum brake steering arms off the drum brake spindles, so I can use them on the CPP disc brake kit I bought. Unfortunately, I forgot to write down which one goes to which side, before I tossed them in a bucket of cleaner.

    One is GM 394569 and the other GM 394568. Anyone know which goes where? I tried a search but only ones for sale came up.

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    Thanks in advance for any help!
     
  2. Tomahawk

    Tomahawk Platinum Level Contributor

    It's weird the p/n isn't in the parts book. This isn't 100% bullet proof by any means, but it seems the lower p/n usually goes to RH side:

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  3. mrolds69

    mrolds69 "The Cure"

    I believe odd # parts usually go on the left side of the car. Numbers ending with an even digit on the right. Be aware the casting # on the part is, I think, almost never the same as the actual part #.
     
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  4. Tomahawk

    Tomahawk Platinum Level Contributor

    Are the bevels at the top of the "u" to help clear the knuckle? Shirley they're there so the arms don't hit other parts, right? Not sure if this illustration helps but it's of the passenger side.

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  5. Tomahawk

    Tomahawk Platinum Level Contributor

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  6. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Thanks a lot, you guys are Awesome!
     
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