Real Newbie question regarding the removal of A Arm bushing...

[Paul Y]

Gentlemen

Whilst not new to Cars, i am new to the particular 'nuance' of the 66 C10.

I see that the A Arms do not employ a bush in the traditional sense. I need to remove the 'pivot arms' (best description I could come up with). What is the best ay to go about this?

Do I need any special tools?

As they are out is there anything I should be looking for or do with them?

P.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Gentlemen

Whilst not new to Cars, i am new to the particular 'nuance' of the 66 C10.

I see that the A Arms do not employ a bush in the traditional sense. I need to remove the 'pivot arms' (best description I could come up with). What is the best ay to go about this?

Do I need any special tools?

As they are out is there anything I should be looking for or do with them?

P.

On the 63-72's the a-arm bushings are threaded metal sleeves w/rubber seals. They really don't wear unless subjected to extreme abuse or poor installation (loose/over tightened). The end caps are just big threaded nuts. They can be removed w/a socket (if you have one large enough) or the more common blue collar approach w/a large adjustable cresent or pipe wrench after being secured in a vise.

Inspect them. If they don't appear in bad shape, clean them up & re-use them if the seals look good. When you re-assemble, thread each side onto the a-arm shaft as evenly as possible. Snug them gently (no torque). Once the truck is on the ground w/the suspension loaded, then do your final tightening. This keeps the bushings from being pre-loaded.