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1971 Alfa Spider 1750 - Front upper control arm locating washers...
Hi Folks,
A while ago, I replaced the upper control arms on my '71 Alfa Spider 1750. The arm I replaced incorporates the upper ball joint, but also it has a bushing near the ball joint to connect with the other upper arm (the locating arm?) which secures things towards the front of the car. ....but I suspect that my replacement upper control arms (they were new - I got the adjustable ones, what the heck?) didn't have all the pieces - that is, the manuals seem to refer to "locating washers" that fit with the bushing mount for the locating arm, but I don't have any such washers. After making the replacement, I now hear a thump in the front suspension when I stab the brakes. Of course (dang!) I quickly discarded the old control arms, and now i'm not sure if "locating washers" are supposed to be there. And so I ask: Is there some kind of "locating washer" that is needed with the bushing between the upper control arm and the upper locating arm? Has anybody also purchased new upper control arms and found that these locating washers (if there are supposed to be any) were not included? Your input on this is much appreciated indeed! Many Thanks! SteveC 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider |
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