66 - Driver Side Lower Control Arm - What is this tab?

[tigernut]

Looks like someone welded this on, as it didn't appear anything was supposed to hook to this during disassembly and I can't find it in my assembly manual.

Thanks,
Doug

 

[skids]

Those are stops for the steering knuckle. They belong there.

 

[youwish2bme]

It contacts the steering knuckle to limit the amount of travel... Or at least that's how it was explained to me this winter when I had the same question... Dave....

 

[67HEAVEN]

They even show up on the aftermarket stuff.

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[tigernut]

Thanks All!

Doug

 

[67HEAVEN]

It contacts the steering knuckle to limit the amount of travel... Or at least that's how it was explained to me this winter when I had the same question... Dave....

In fact, my aftermarket lower A-arms give me somewhat less turning capability than stock, so it looks like some steering with the rear wheels will be required in tight spots.

 

[youwish2bme]

Doesn't the backside use a large round headed bolt for the stop in the other direction.. Just thought I'd add that b/c I had it reversed when I put my lower a-arms together this winter... ?? Dave...

 

[Tom Bryant]

In fact, my aftermarket lower A-arms give me somewhat less turning capability than stock, so it looks like some steering with the rear wheels will be required in tight spots.

Couldn't you shorten the tab a little to get a sharper turning radius as long as the tires don't rub? Might save Mac having to write you a ticket.