Another Rear Suspension Issue

Curt Rees · 08-12-2013, 12:16 PM

The driver's side lower control arm front mount cracked at the welds allowing the rear end to move forward. The car is scheduled to go on the frame rack later this week to have the problem taken care of.

HR does make the needed braces for the "G" body mounts. Sounds like it is a common problem, especially on the Buick GN's.

Thanks for the responses! "Christine" should be ready to run again shortly.

Thanks

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Jody Lang · 08-12-2013, 01:04 PM

Also there are braces that connect the upper and lower front mounts.

Curt Rees · 08-12-2013, 01:35 PM

Do you know who makes those Jody? Those are a solution also.

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2021STK · 08-12-2013, 09:20 PM

Curt, this is one link to the G-body braces:

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=350

Curt Rees · 08-13-2013, 08:58 AM

Dave,

Thanks for the information. That is the product I am looking for.

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ss wannabee · 08-13-2013, 09:08 AM

Curt,

Which motor and class are you running?

Curt Rees · 08-13-2013, 02:06 PM

I run a 283 with a PG. GT/MA. If I weighed what I should, I could run GT/LA.

The car is not tubbed and has the basic stock style suspension with a 9" tire. I am not going to change it because the car can run several different classes of stock with 138, 140 or 180 hp 307 Olds. Change the front to an '84 and it could also run the 305 Chevy.

As long as I can run the # I am happy. Probably will go to a 3 speed trans next year, either a turbo or a metric. Unless I can get my old '66 Bel Air back, then it would be a whole new ballgame.

Parts are odered. Control arms braces and new lower control arms. Just as well do it right!

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08-12-2013, 12:16 PM	#1
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 420 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Another Rear Suspension Issue The driver's side lower control arm front mount cracked at the welds allowing the rear end to move forward. The car is scheduled to go on the frame rack later this week to have the problem taken care of. HR does make the needed braces for the "G" body mounts. Sounds like it is a common problem, especially on the Buick GN's. Thanks for the responses! "Christine" should be ready to run again shortly. Thanks #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

08-12-2013, 01:04 PM	#2
Jody Lang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 306 Likes: 28 Liked 89 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Another Rear Suspension Issue Also there are braces that connect the upper and lower front mounts.

08-12-2013, 01:35 PM	#3
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 420 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Another Rear Suspension Issue Do you know who makes those Jody? Those are a solution also. #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

08-12-2013, 09:20 PM	#4
2021STK Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 281 Likes: 280 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Another Rear Suspension Issue Curt, this is one link to the G-body braces: http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=350 __________________ Dave Outten 2222 S/SS/SST/SG/HR 2021 S 1968 SS 1969 SR 1966 1990 Bracket

08-13-2013, 09:08 AM	#6
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Another Rear Suspension Issue Curt, Which motor and class are you running?

08-13-2013, 08:58 AM	#5
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 420 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Another Rear Suspension Issue Dave, Thanks for the information. That is the product I am looking for. #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

08-13-2013, 02:06 PM	#7
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 420 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Another Rear Suspension Issue I run a 283 with a PG. GT/MA. If I weighed what I should, I could run GT/LA. The car is not tubbed and has the basic stock style suspension with a 9" tire. I am not going to change it because the car can run several different classes of stock with 138, 140 or 180 hp 307 Olds. Change the front to an '84 and it could also run the 305 Chevy. As long as I can run the # I am happy. Probably will go to a 3 speed trans next year, either a turbo or a metric. Unless I can get my old '66 Bel Air back, then it would be a whole new ballgame. Parts are odered. Control arms braces and new lower control arms. Just as well do it right! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

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