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: holes for lower rear control arm


freshayr
Oct 31st, 04, 3:57 PM
How do you get the holes to line up on the lower rear control arms when re-installing them. Do you just lift on the frame. I ran out of time and haven't tried to put them back in but I see there along way from lining up.

BlueSS454
Oct 31st, 04, 9:40 PM
Spray them with WD-40 or some other lube and wiggle them into place.

six8malli
Oct 31st, 04, 11:02 PM
when i put edelbrock boxed lowers on, i lubed the bushing with anti-seize slid it into the slot on the frame and wiggled the arms to get hole to line and had the bolt pushing into the bushing to get it in there as soon as it lined. you should have something supporting the rear end and i had my shocks unbolted and it helped alot when it came to lining up the rear end side of the arms. you have to push the rear end forward for that side.

John D
Nov 2nd, 04, 5:42 PM
I wound up prying, pushing, levering, and having a handful of drift punches around helped a lot. I went as far as hooking a "come-a-long" on stuff to be able to pull stuff into place. (no, the frame's not bent - verified by 4-wheel alignment - just tight quarters and working alone ;) )

Just make SURE the car is well supported!!