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65truckowner 05-12-2023 08:51 PM

lower a arm bumpers
 
Any trick on installing new lower a arm rubber bumpers on a 1966 c10? I cant not get them in

Rolland 05-12-2023 10:50 PM

Re: lower a arm bumpers
 
I silicone greased the hole in the A arm along with the rubber part that goes in the hole and then put the A arm and bumper in a vise and squeezed it in. Took a little effort but it went in with no damage. Would help to have one person hold everything in place while someone else closes the vise.

AcampoDave 05-12-2023 11:24 PM

Re: lower a arm bumpers
 
I used soapy water in a spray bottle and tipped in one side first and the squeezed the other thru.

65truckowner 05-13-2023 07:07 AM

Re: lower a arm bumpers
 
My complete front end is now together. I am having a hard time pushing down on the bumper. I did spray silicone spray on both pieces.

Rolland 05-13-2023 10:32 PM

Re: lower a arm bumpers
 
Obviously you can't use a vise now. Maybe you could wrap a nylon cord or something around the small nub and then pull it through, maybe using a pry bar or other tool as leverage. Sounds pretty challenging for sure. Good luck.

65truckowner 05-14-2023 08:59 AM

Re: lower a arm bumpers
 
Sounds like an idea. I though it would be easy to install. I had it all put back together then decided to replace them to and now here I am.


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