<VV> LM Front Suspension Assembly / 76 GM Assmb. manual

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I just happen to have two of the cross shafts laying here out of a '66.  Mine 
are both part# 3857664.  Interesting thing is the part number is on opposite 
sides of the two.  Looks like a different casting (or forging). 

Mike Dobie
CORSA Central Director
NTCA member

>Barry, You are not alone in your quest to solve the mystery but I am
>as puzzled as you. I have even checked the 1976 GM Chassis and
>Parts Catalog. Nowhere does GM reference or show the upper
>a-arm cross shaft with a specific reference to it or it's number.
>Maybe the obvious answer is there is no difference as Clarks
>lists it's replacement as suitable for either side. What is equally
>puzzling is I think that this shaft installs with the numbers facing
>inward so they couldn't be referenced to differentiate between complete
>a-arm units that might be on the wrong side of the front suspension
>assembly. Just install "A" on the drivers side and "B" on the passenger
>side.

>Chuck Armer