In need of phone help, Tacoma, WA (Control arm problem) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Litemup · 03-24-2007, 09:19 PM

I need some help with a few questions we have about the lower control arm and installing the shaft that the u-bolts go on that mount to the cmember. We've installed the new shaft and the new bushing nuts on the end, the question is how to torque the end nuts, what they should be torqued to and when they have been installed, should the control arm fall freely under its own weight, or should it be stiff and require force to move up and down. I have no clue and we are struggling with this, if anyone can answer here or if anyone local or anywhere for that matter would be willing to walk us through this on the phone it would be most appreciated.

cabinetguy · 03-24-2007, 09:26 PM

I have a parts truck that I robbed the spindles out of that you can look at.It is up on blocks.It would have to be tomorrow,as I live in Tacoma but my shop is in Graham.

stllookn · 03-24-2007, 09:31 PM

Can we get a ride in the ratrod in your avatar? I will check go check my service manual in the shop.

stllookn · 03-24-2007, 09:42 PM

160 ft-lb for CP10 with spacer, 190 for CP20&30. No spacer 95/135 and check for free movement. Good ones, without slop, move up and down freely.

Litemup · 03-24-2007, 09:57 PM

Thanks guys I'll see if this works

sighlurr · 04-12-2007, 12:24 AM

I think this thread needs some updates with pictures...

03-24-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
Litemup Steel Horse Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 89	In need of phone help, Tacoma, WA (Control arm problem) I need some help with a few questions we have about the lower control arm and installing the shaft that the u-bolts go on that mount to the cmember. We've installed the new shaft and the new bushing nuts on the end, the question is how to torque the end nuts, what they should be torqued to and when they have been installed, should the control arm fall freely under its own weight, or should it be stiff and require force to move up and down. I have no clue and we are struggling with this, if anyone can answer here or if anyone local or anywhere for that matter would be willing to walk us through this on the phone it would be most appreciated.

03-24-2007, 09:26 PM	#2
cabinetguy 67 shorty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham,Wa. Posts: 190	Re: In need of phone help, Tacoma, WA (Control arm problem) I have a parts truck that I robbed the spindles out of that you can look at.It is up on blocks.It would have to be tomorrow,as I live in Tacoma but my shop is in Graham. __________________ 67 SWB with enough parts to build two

03-24-2007, 09:31 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: In need of phone help, Tacoma, WA (Control arm problem) Can we get a ride in the ratrod in your avatar? I will check go check my service manual in the shop. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-24-2007, 09:42 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: In need of phone help, Tacoma, WA (Control arm problem) 160 ft-lb for CP10 with spacer, 190 for CP20&30. No spacer 95/135 and check for free movement. Good ones, without slop, move up and down freely. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 03-24-2007 at 09:42 PM.

03-24-2007, 09:57 PM	#5
Litemup Steel Horse Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 89	Re: In need of phone help, Tacoma, WA (Control arm problem) Thanks guys I'll see if this works

04-12-2007, 12:24 AM	#6
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: In need of phone help, Tacoma, WA (Control arm problem) I think this thread needs some updates with pictures... Last edited by sighlurr; 05-09-2007 at 12:50 AM.



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