Parts interchange

[Steve D.]

Help

I have been told that front suspension components on a 63 Corvette, spindles / upper control arms / lower control arms.. Are the same as Impala/Belair..

Can anyone confirm this??

Thanks, Steve

[William C.]

Re: Parts interchange

Hollanders indicates Spindles are identical, upper arms also, lower arms differ, although I think they will work, I believe the difference is a welded reinforcement.

[Jack H.]

Re: Parts interchange

Yes, Hollanders only lists what's known to fit/work as a substitute versus what was factory original to this/that vehicle...

[Joe L.]

Re: Parts interchange

Help

I have been told that front suspension components on a 63 Corvette, spindles / upper control arms / lower control arms.. Are the same as Impala/Belair..

Can anyone confirm this??

Thanks, Steve

Steve-----


The spindles (steering knuckles)used for 1963-64 Corvettes were the same part number as those used for 1959-64 passenger car.

The upper control arms used for 1963-82 Corvettes were the same part numbers as those used for 1958-64 passenger cars.

The lower control arms used for the 63-64 Corvette were of different part numbers than those used for 1958-64 passenger car. They may work ok, but they were of different part numbers.

The upper control arm shaft for 1963-82 Corvettes was the same part number as 1965-69 passenger car.

The lower control arm shaft for 1963-82 Corvettes was the same part number as 1958-69 passenger cars.

The steering arms for 1963-64 Corvettes were unique to 1963-67 Corvettes and were not used on any passenger cars.

[Roy B.]

Re: Parts interchange

Many older Corvette people like Joe have all this knowledge in their head to locate and save money,I feel sorry for younger newer guys that don't. They should line up older guys to put on a seminar some day.

[Steve D.]

Re: Parts interchange

Thanks to all for the information. What a great group of people!!!

Steve