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  1. 10-15-2005 09:17 PM #1
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    '72 EC/Chevelle Frame Stiffeners

     



    I've tried this question on two other boards w/o success.

    I bought a parts lot of mostly rear suspension parts for my '72 El Camino. Included were two brackets, about 14-15" long, that were identified as "Frame Stiffeners".

    I've checked the Assembly and Repair manuals and haven't been able to find out where they go.

    Anyone able to help?
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  3. 10-15-2005 10:13 PM #2
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    Do they have any fittings on them? A picture would help

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    Here's a pic (I hope):
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    Hello, Frame stiffeners tie in the frame mounts for the rear control arms. Where the rear control arms mount to the frame the brace fits from mount to mount. On hi-perf A bodies the rear control arms have been known to rip out the mounts. This usually happens if you get bad wheel hop.
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    I almost forgot. There are different sizes of braces for '64-'67 and '68-'72 A-bodies.
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