Rear control arm change

[wpavlis]

Yeah, I tried heat and spray. Neither worked. I only have a small mapp gas torch, so maybe it wasn't enough. I don't have an air chisel so I cut some slots in the nut and used a chisel and hammer. I just decided to cut out the upper spring mount. The nut that goes in the frame was fused with the washer. I believe that any attempt to remove it any other way would have been futile. Having replacement hardware is always a good idea. I find that even when I can get them out the are at least somewhat damaged.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by wpavlis

Yeah, I tried heat and spray. Neither worked. I only have a small mapp gas torch, so maybe it wasn't enough. I don't have an air chisel so I cut some slots in the nut and used a chisel and hammer. I just decided to cut out the upper spring mount. The nut that goes in the frame was fused with the washer. I believe that any attempt to remove it any other way would have been futile. Having replacement hardware is always a good idea. I find that even when I can get them out the are at least somewhat damaged.

I'm going to be doing same shortly. Who are you buying the hardware from?

[wpavlis]

I got the springs from gmc Paul's. I am pretty sure I got the spring mounts and u bolts from orange car and truck. I did end up buying a longer bolt for the lower spring mounts as the bolt that came in the kit was short. The front pivot bolt I used came with my used control arms. They came off an az truck and had no real rust on them. They are just standard grade 8 bolts available at any hardware store. I can measure length and size if you need it.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by wpavlis

I got the springs from gmc Paul's. I am pretty sure I got the spring mounts and u bolts from orange car and truck. I did end up buying a longer bolt for the lower spring mounts as the bolt that came in the kit was short. The front pivot bolt I used came with my used control arms. They came off an az truck and had no real rust on them. They are just standard grade 8 bolts available at any hardware store. I can measure length and size if you need it.

Thanks, but found the size...3/4-10 x 4”. No luck with local big box or hardware. Found a set on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-3-4-10x4-G...53.m1438.l2649

[wpavlis]

I find that ace or true value tends to have a better selection than the orange or blue big box.

[BossHogg69]

Originally Posted by wpavlis

I find that ace or true value tends to have a better selection than the orange or blue big box.

x2 My local Ace Hardware is where it's at - much better bolt selection than HD or Lowe's.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by wpavlis

I find that ace or true value tends to have a better selection than the orange or blue big box.

I agree...I usually go to local Ace, but since we are still surrounded by water and only have one vehicle that can get through the water, I opted for delivery to the neighbors. My grandson retrieves the mail and UPS deliveries each day.