 Replacing front control arm bushings, How much need to be dismantled |
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| DavidSweden |
 Jun 7 2015, 03:17 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 8-June 14 From: Sweden Member No.: 17,452 Region Association: Scandinavia  |
1976 2.0
I am considering replacing the front control arm bushings with the OEM type rubber replacements from Elephant racing. Questions: Has anyone used them...opinions? How much needs to be unbolted from the car, can I get away with removing just the A arms and leave the struts, hubs/discs and brakes on the car? Thanks |
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| bdstone914 |
Jun 7 2015, 04:40 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,528 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
[quote name='DavidSweden' date='Jun 7 2015, 02:17 You only need to remove the control arms. Elephant makes a good product with good tools provided. Used the aUro brand too. Dont know how long they hold up. Elephant claims they quickly distort under load.
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| Mark Henry |
Jun 7 2015, 05:02 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
It's not a hard job, but it is a PITA and time consuming especially if you want to paint everything while you're in there. Add to that you will have to do an alignment once done.
My original bushings didn't look bad at first, but on closer inspection they were distorted off center. Do it right the first time, get the bushings from Elephant or Tangerine Racing. |
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| barefoot |
Jun 7 2015, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States 
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While you're in there make sure the torsion bars are not scarred from rubbing against the ID due to distortion at the rear bushing. Clean & re-coat the bars if protective covering is compromised. I had one break from a corrosion crevice crack way back when
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| jimkelly |
Jun 7 2015, 07:49 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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| Larmo63 |
Jun 7 2015, 09:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I did everything off of the car. That said, it is a big job, but not hard once you familiarize yourself with ALL of the pieces and parts. I did the bushings with tools I borrowed from Bruce that were better than the method that Elephant shows on their website. A long threaded steel rod down the middle works much better than a bar clamp.
I would recommend you do everything at the same time. I bought all new stuff and piled it up until I had everything ready, powder coated, and new to include: bushings, ball joints, (Lemforder) tie rods, bearings, seals, etc. Bruce Stone was a huge help with knowledge and parts. The Elephant stuff is great, I highly recommend them and the front end is a "while I'm in there" project that can get crazy. (ask me how I know) |
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| Larmo63 |
Jun 7 2015, 09:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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| colingreene |
Jun 7 2015, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
how much time did you spend laying that all out on the floor though.
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| r_towle |
Jun 8 2015, 10:43 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,584 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(colingreene @ Jun 8 2015, 12:40 AM)  how much time did you spend laying that all out on the floor though. hahaha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) rich |
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| malcolm2 |
Jun 8 2015, 11:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Jun 7 2015, 08:49 AM) Great video. I remember watching it and it really helped me decide to go with Elephant. Great support from them as well. |
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