Control arm shaft--when to replace?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rin68 · 10-09-2003, 09:04 PM

Anyone know a good rule of thumb for deciding whether or not to replace the control arm shafts on a 67-72? I've got the whole suspension apart and now seems like a good time to replace them if needed

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 10-09-2003, 09:13 PM

If you have it all apart theres no time like the present, it only cost a few dollars more to go first class.

gr8scott51 · 10-09-2003, 09:46 PM

... all of the bushings, etc. Don't forget the U bolts. We had a recent thread from a guy that had one fail.

good luck, scott

Spoof · 10-09-2003, 10:36 PM

It's hard to tell if they're wearing out or not. The only thing to do is swap in new ones, it's a bit of a job but easier than the ball joints IMO. Once it's all back together you want that tight front end so why take a chance on slop in your control arm bushings. That was my thinking anyways.
You'll need a particularly large wrench.

10-09-2003, 09:04 PM	#1
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	Control arm shaft--when to replace?? Anyone know a good rule of thumb for deciding whether or not to replace the control arm shafts on a 67-72? I've got the whole suspension apart and now seems like a good time to replace them if needed __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

10-09-2003, 09:13 PM	#2
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	If you have it all apart theres no time like the present, it only cost a few dollars more to go first class. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

10-09-2003, 09:46 PM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	At least... ... all of the bushings, etc. Don't forget the U bolts. We had a recent thread from a guy that had one fail. good luck, scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

10-09-2003, 10:36 PM	#4
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	It's hard to tell if they're wearing out or not. The only thing to do is swap in new ones, it's a bit of a job but easier than the ball joints IMO. Once it's all back together you want that tight front end so why take a chance on slop in your control arm bushings. That was my thinking anyways. You'll need a particularly large wrench. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB



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