Help installing rubber A-arm stops - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigBlock67 · 02-25-2018, 02:59 PM

I have a 67 chevy C-20 pickup that I am installing a complete 76 C-20 front cross member and suspension. I am replacing all the components and I am stuck on putting in the lower A-arm rubber bump stops. Any suggestions or ideas of how to install? I have tried dish soap and heating the rubber stop in boiling water but still haven't had any success. Any help would be appreciated!

**PGSigns** · 02-25-2018, 06:24 PM

Heat is what I would suggest but you have that covered. Hopefully someone knows the secret to getting them in.
Jimmy

chevy_mike · 02-26-2018, 03:05 PM

I have slid those into the groove. Never could push them down into it.

Work the part into the groove from one end. IIRC there was one side that had an extra slit made to help this. Then use a rubber mallet and just keep knocking it down the groove. Using some silicon helps make them slide a little easier.

**MySons68C20** · 02-27-2018, 11:37 PM

I used a 2 X 4 and pried them into the slot after greasing them up.

bdiamond · 02-28-2018, 12:42 AM

You might try using a wood spacer and jacking the truck up to use its own weight to press them in.

hayhauler71 · 03-01-2018, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdiamond

You might try using a wood spacer and jacking the truck up to use its own weight to press them in.

This is how i did mine

02-25-2018, 02:59 PM	#1
BigBlock67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKeesport, PA Posts: 123	Help installing rubber A-arm stops I have a 67 chevy C-20 pickup that I am installing a complete 76 C-20 front cross member and suspension. I am replacing all the components and I am stuck on putting in the lower A-arm rubber bump stops. Any suggestions or ideas of how to install? I have tried dish soap and heating the rubber stop in boiling water but still haven't had any success. Any help would be appreciated!

02-25-2018, 06:24 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops Heat is what I would suggest but you have that covered. Hopefully someone knows the secret to getting them in. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-26-2018, 03:05 PM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops I have slid those into the groove. Never could push them down into it. Work the part into the groove from one end. IIRC there was one side that had an extra slit made to help this. Then use a rubber mallet and just keep knocking it down the groove. Using some silicon helps make them slide a little easier. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

02-27-2018, 11:37 PM	#4
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops I used a 2 X 4 and pried them into the slot after greasing them up.

02-28-2018, 12:42 AM	#5
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops You might try using a wood spacer and jacking the truck up to use its own weight to press them in.



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