Description
Rear Upper Arm R-Joint Bushing Assembly for 1964-1977 GM A Body and 1978-1988 GM G Body. (Presses into housing). Sold as Pair.
FEATURES:
R-Joints are a revolutionary rod end design that provides low friction, full range articulation, long service life, lateral stability and quiet operation.
- Articulates in 3 planes 360 degree axial rotation and 30 degrees of total lateral rotation.
- 17-4 investment cast stainless steel housing with rolled threads.
- Polished stainless ball and RTX10 composite cage provides consistent low friction movement.
- Special RTX10 composite cage needs NO lubrication.
- Self cleaning design…movement not affected by ANY water, grit, dirt, or debris.
- Spring loaded closure keeps mechanism tight and rattle free for LIFE!
Note: May not fit some 1964 model year cars. The O.D. of the R-Joint housing is 1.85″, many 1964 cars used a 1.375″ O.D. bushing.
Part number 11227299 includes a pair of bushings and a bushing removal/install tool kit.
INSTRUCTIONS
11227298_REV3.PDF
Axle Housing R-Joint Instructions
11227299_REV4.PDF
Axle Housing R-Joint & Tool Instructions
VIDEOS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
YEAR | 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
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MAKE | Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac |
MODEL | 442, Chevelle, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, El Camino, F85, Grand National, Grand Prix (65-68), Grand Prix (69-72), Grand Prix (78-87), GTO, Lemans, Monte Carlo, Regal, Skylark, Special, Sportwagon, Tempest, Vista Cruiser |
R-JOINT SIZE | R-Joint – 3/4″ Shank |
SUSPENSION LOCATION | Rear |
SUSPENSION TYPE | Air Suspension, Coil-Over Suspension, StreetGrip – Stock Upgrade |
VEHICLE FITMENT
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
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BUICK | GRAN SPORT | 1965 – 1967 |
BUICK | GS | 1970 – 1972 |
BUICK | GS 350 | 1968 – 1969 |
BUICK | GS 400 | 1968 – 1969 |
BUICK | GS 455 | 1970 – 1972 |
BUICK | REGAL | 1978 – 1987 |
BUICK | SKYLARK | 1964 – 1972 |
BUICK | SPECIAL | 1964 – 1969 |
BUICK | SPORTWAGON | 1964 – 1972 |