Control arm question

[pat66]

Newby to the board.Have been working on my 66 LBSS for about ,well Forever.. Am replacing upper and lower control arm bushings.Never been here before.Any input or sugestions would be greatly apreacated.Pat

[protrash64]

I rebuilt my front end and replaced everything..........I had to get new lower control arms to replace dropped a-arms....I took them apart OFF the truck; I had to use a 3/4 drive ratchet to break the caps off.....I stood on the a-arm while my buddy cranked the rachet!!! It looked as funny as it sounds....they comme right apart....I believe that putting them together you have to 'center' the bushing as the caps screw on and the a-arm travels on the thread...it was a few years ago, so Im not exactly remembering...I had never done it and I did not find it difficult........good luck, Jeff

[pat66]

Thanks for the input,how tite should they be after assembly?I have one out of the four that seems too tite
Pat

[BigTruckDriver]

On my 89 suburban I pulled the arms off and took them to get pressed out. When you back to reinstall you have to let the truck rest on its own weight before you tighten back up.

[protrash64]

Its been awhile since ive been on the site.........I dont remember any titeness issues......back the caps off some and it should be fine. I remember screwing with them a little bit; they really dont spin that far once they are re-hung on the cross member. The other response to youre question doesnt apply......different suspension altogether.