Early A Arm Mounting Bracket - Need One

Swank911 · Swank911's Garage

We are replacing the bushing, tie-rods, and Torsion bars on a '73 911.

Once we pulled off the drivers side a-arm, we noticed the front mounting bracket had a dent, not round. With no luck we tried to return the bracket to round, but it is still out of shape, such that the new bushing is squished when placed and the inner hole is not round. This will cuase some issues when we mount the a-arm. I am afraid of binding.

Does anyone know where I can get a new mounting bracket? Or the official name I can do a search on?

Thanks:

ianc · 04-23-2006, 08:32 PM

Try posting here for a used one: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/

Or call Pelican for a new one,

ianc

Jim Sims · 04-23-2006, 08:34 PM

The factory parts catalogs show these as part of the A-arm; not as a separate part. Parts Heaven in Hayward, CA might be able to come up with a good used version of the part you seek.

Swank911 · Swank911's Garage

Jim

Does the catalog you are looking at have a name for this part?

thanks

Jim Sims · 04-24-2006, 05:21 AM

No, the whole arm is shown as a single component; the only item shown separately is the small round end cap or plug.

joefrantz · 04-24-2006, 05:44 AM

Those things are surprisingly easy to damage. I messed one up when I replaced the front bushings.
As already cited Parts Heaven should have them. If not here are a couple of used parts dealers in our area. I was able to get one from Carquip a few years ago.
No affiliation, but I've bought from both and they are both good folks.

www.dartauto.com
www.carquip.com

Good Luck

Joe Frantz