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thump16 · 03-14-2007, 05:30 PM

I think the PO hit a curb because the driver side lower a-arm has actually shifted an inch back causing the coil spring to move off of its perch. Has anyone ever had to deal with lower a-arm shifting problems? It seems like an easy fix= compress spring+ loosen lower arm+move an inch forward+ reposition coil spring.

pcmcobra · 03-14-2007, 05:34 PM

need pics...
you check the bushings? Are they there and in the right place?
If you do it, make sure you have the cross shaft alignment holes aligned with the little "locator" on the shaft saddle bolted to the frame.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-14-2007, 05:43 PM

like he said only time ive ever seen anything like that the bushings fell apart and the control arm shifted.. unless the whole control arm cracked thus shifting it

thump16 · 03-14-2007, 07:06 PM

I didn't see any cracks at all. Where exactly are the alignment marks located? Any pics?

beaterC10 · 03-14-2007, 08:42 PM

There are two alignment pins on the chassis that mate with two holes in the A arm cross shaft. You will probably have to remove the a arm to see them.

pcmcobra · 03-14-2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thump16

I didn't see any cracks at all. Where exactly are the alignment marks located? Any pics?

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d80115bf9.jsp
look at the picture on the lower left, click it to make big, see the shaft for the lower arm? part #50 In real life, there will be 2 round shaped indentions "holes" at the top, they align with the saddle above it..part#47

03-14-2007, 05:30 PM	#1
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	lower control arm and coil shifted I think the PO hit a curb because the driver side lower a-arm has actually shifted an inch back causing the coil spring to move off of its perch. Has anyone ever had to deal with lower a-arm shifting problems? It seems like an easy fix= compress spring+ loosen lower arm+move an inch forward+ reposition coil spring.

03-14-2007, 05:34 PM	#2
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: lower control arm and coil shifted need pics... you check the bushings? Are they there and in the right place? If you do it, make sure you have the cross shaft alignment holes aligned with the little "locator" on the shaft saddle bolted to the frame. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

03-14-2007, 05:43 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: lower control arm and coil shifted like he said only time ive ever seen anything like that the bushings fell apart and the control arm shifted.. unless the whole control arm cracked thus shifting it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-14-2007, 07:06 PM	#4
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: lower control arm and coil shifted I didn't see any cracks at all. Where exactly are the alignment marks located? Any pics?

03-14-2007, 08:42 PM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: lower control arm and coil shifted There are two alignment pins on the chassis that mate with two holes in the A arm cross shaft. You will probably have to remove the a arm to see them.



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