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Originally Posted by 63ford406
This only pertains Galaxies. All 63 and 64's had the offset shafts even the Hi-Po cars and police cars. Only the Light Weight Galaxie drag cars did not have them. They would not fit on 62 and earlier cars because the frames were not made for them the hole for the lower control arm bolt was too small.
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Partially correct.
There is a difference in the 60/62 and 63/64 frames whereas the earlier control arms will not fit the later FORD. I remember a thread some while ago regarding this and completely forgot about it. Your post shook a few cobwebs loose.
There were two control arms released for the 63/64 regarding this feature.
63/64 A (except P/I and Taxicab)
R.H. C3AZ 3078-D
L.H. C3AZ 3079-
D (
CORRECTED)
63/64 A (P/I and Taxicab)
R.H. C3AZ 3078-E
L.H. C3AZ 3079-E
From- 60/64 FORD MPC
(The PN Suffix E control arms has no provision for the off-set bushings.)
Now this being said, one would only assume the feature was not used on lightweights but what about the 64 R-CODES released for the street? I have a 62/63 LIGHTWEIGHT SERVICE BULLETIN here somewheres, and I remember it covering body panels but am unsure of the suspension.
What we need is owners here with 62 and 63/64 406/427 and Police to look under their cars and post here what they find.
I would think the control arms without the feature would be hard to find now (and most likely then) and why the correction kit(s) are so popular.
