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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: Jerry Box on 2014-11-24 07:49

Title: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: Jerry Box on 2014-11-24 07:49
On the lower control arm shaft kits what shaft go where one is longer then the other? I can not remember it has been to long and I am old. And do the bushing go in from the in side our out side my lower arm measure 14-3/4" wide. I read a post that said from the in side but I think my were in from the out side I just want to do it right. Here is a old picture that I found it looks like it was from the out side but if this is wrong I need to know. [please help]
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: gasman826 on 2014-11-24 08:05
Bushings go in from the outside.  Stop pressing at the little detents.  I have seen some with shims between the bushing and frame.  I don't remember the bolts either.
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: Jerry Box on 2014-11-24 08:12
Thank you
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2014-11-24 08:28
I think the info Gary gave is wrong...at least I hope it is, cause I've got mine pressed in from the inside..
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: Jerry Box on 2014-11-24 08:34
Ok
Who is right???
I am confused
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2014-11-24 08:58
I found a before and after pic...the upper's go in from the outside, the lowers from the inside. I'm guessing the old pic you found was the top control arm. Also, I'm pretty sure the longer lower shaft bolt goes in the front...should be obvious when you compare what they have to pass thru.
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: lalessi1 on 2014-11-24 12:43
The Shop Manual shows the Bushing pressing in the lower control arm from the inside.
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: gasman826 on 2014-11-24 13:31
Damn, knew I should have checked before I answered that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: Jerry Box on 2014-11-24 18:52
Just got home from work and want to think everyone for your help. So do we All agree lower control arm bushing go in from the in side??
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: Jerry Box on 2014-11-24 18:55
Thank
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2014-11-24 19:49
LOL...not sure who is going to speak for "all" of us, but it sure looks to me we're all in agreement.
Title: Re: Lower control arms shaft kit???
Post by: Jerry Box on 2014-11-24 20:39
Ok good enough for me you know way more about  these cars then I do.