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Luvlegs · 07-19-2006, 09:35 PM

I ordered a set of Control Arm bushings AND a set for the tracking bar....

I get them today (two boxes of the same thing)
and sure enough the tracking arm stuff is fine.

In the picture, you can see the sleeve I took out of the control arm and the new one....

am I mistaken or did someone shaft me again?

I figured the company that made them would do a diagram in the box - they did.... and it doesn't match anything... Any guidance is MUCH appreciated.

**clay68c10** · 07-19-2006, 10:57 PM

You may have been shafted.... Looks like all track arm stuff.

Solver · 07-19-2006, 11:01 PM

Bushing on left of picture is out of your trailing arms and bushing on right is for rear stabilizer bar (tracking arm) they sent you 2 sets of tracking arm bushings.
Trailing arm bushings are about same only much larger

Have included pic below of
Left- trailing arm bushing set polyurethane
Middle -tracking arm bushing with original type rubber
right - tracking arm bushing set polyurethane

Luvlegs · 07-20-2006, 07:49 AM

I KNEW IT! WHY in the world can't people get things right? I even asked them (while looking at their site) why the pictures they had up looked the same.... ughhhh! MAN I can't stand incompetence.... it's one thing to be ignorant but when they talk down their nose to someone, they ought to at least know what they are talking about!!!! (sorry for the vent) Thanks again guys... you all offset the delays I get by getting me back on track - it's mucho appreciated!

Luvlegs · 07-20-2006, 08:41 AM

I called the company back and told them they sent me the wrong part - they are also aware that they have the wrong picture and part number on their site. They could not do anything to fix it nor could they get anyone to do an actual check of the parts to make sure I got the right ones sent this time.... Can I post the name of the site so noone else has the same problem I did? I am sticking to the vendors that support this site.... which I should have done in the first place... I know, I know....

jamon8 · 07-20-2006, 09:46 AM

summit

PanelDeland · 07-20-2006, 10:58 AM

There is a reveiw board for just the purpose of letting each other know about service from vendors.You can post your experience there (keep it in nice terms)whether good or bad.There will be write ups on good and bad experiences to help you choose vendors in the future.

sleepyboy · 07-20-2006, 12:48 PM

Question from a dummy.. Is the tracking bar the panhard bar?? Not to steal the thread but how would I know when it is time to change those bushings? I may be a candidate...

dave666693 · 07-20-2006, 01:04 PM

I just installed new bushings last week. I got them from GMC Paul. Good quality and perfect fit.

Luvlegs · 07-20-2006, 02:33 PM

I have my order in with GMCPauls now - should have done it in the first place... live and learn

sleepyboy - I believe you are correct - I have found several different names for things.... I've always used the terms Solver did in his post. I replaced mine because they were 34 years old and I'm doing a frame off.

07-19-2006, 09:35 PM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Is this supposed to get stuck in there? I ordered a set of Control Arm bushings AND a set for the tracking bar.... I get them today (two boxes of the same thing) and sure enough the tracking arm stuff is fine. In the picture, you can see the sleeve I took out of the control arm and the new one.... am I mistaken or did someone shaft me again? I figured the company that made them would do a diagram in the box - they did.... and it doesn't match anything... Any guidance is MUCH appreciated. Attached Images __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

07-19-2006, 10:57 PM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,990	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? You may have been shafted.... Looks like all track arm stuff. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

07-19-2006, 11:01 PM	#3
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? Bushing on left of picture is out of your trailing arms and bushing on right is for rear stabilizer bar (tracking arm) they sent you 2 sets of tracking arm bushings. Trailing arm bushings are about same only much larger Have included pic below of Left- trailing arm bushing set polyurethane Middle -tracking arm bushing with original type rubber right - tracking arm bushing set polyurethane Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

07-20-2006, 07:49 AM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? I KNEW IT! WHY in the world can't people get things right? I even asked them (while looking at their site) why the pictures they had up looked the same.... ughhhh! MAN I can't stand incompetence.... it's one thing to be ignorant but when they talk down their nose to someone, they ought to at least know what they are talking about!!!! (sorry for the vent) Thanks again guys... you all offset the delays I get by getting me back on track - it's mucho appreciated! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

07-20-2006, 08:41 AM	#5
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? I called the company back and told them they sent me the wrong part - they are also aware that they have the wrong picture and part number on their site. They could not do anything to fix it nor could they get anyone to do an actual check of the parts to make sure I got the right ones sent this time.... Can I post the name of the site so noone else has the same problem I did? I am sticking to the vendors that support this site.... which I should have done in the first place... I know, I know.... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

07-20-2006, 09:46 AM	#6
jamon8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern Il Posts: 335	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? summit

07-20-2006, 10:58 AM	#7
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07-20-2006, 12:48 PM	#8
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? Question from a dummy.. Is the tracking bar the panhard bar?? Not to steal the thread but how would I know when it is time to change those bushings? I may be a candidate...

07-20-2006, 01:04 PM	#9
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 901	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? I just installed new bushings last week. I got them from GMC Paul. Good quality and perfect fit.

07-20-2006, 02:33 PM	#10
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Is this supposed to get stuck in there? I have my order in with GMCPauls now - should have done it in the first place... live and learn sleepyboy - I believe you are correct - I have found several different names for things.... I've always used the terms Solver did in his post. I replaced mine because they were 34 years old and I'm doing a frame off. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!



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