Control Arm Orientation
 

Front control arms have cylinders at the end which hold bushings. I have installed the fancy poly bushings but I've lost track of which cylinders go on which side. The cylinders at the rear of the control arm attach to the cross member. Those cylinders have a guide welded to the side of them and it is through this guide that the long bolt goes, which holds everything together. The guide is slightly cone-shaped. It is wider at one end than the other. I need to know whether the wide end goes down, or up. It is fairly easy to see, so if someone does not already know, they can go peek for me. The part is cadmium coated, not black or aluminum like the others. It is clearly visible from the wheel. Like if you were a front brake caliper, you could see it easily.

Thanks, in advance.

Anybody? I think the small end goes up, but not sure. Tell ya what. Whoever answers my question gets included in my prayers tonight and tomorrow.

Mine has the wider end on top.

Just checked mine and the wide side goes up. HTH.

Thanks. I had guessed wrong. I'll tell God you guys are really nice.