I was at my local Mustang parts shop and I was talking w/ the owner about rebuilding my front suspension on my 65 v8 coupe. I explained I wanted to rebuild my front suspension w/ new rubber bushings and he explained I would need more than just the bushings. He explained my A-arms would need to be replaced as they will likely not be salvageable. I was under the impression all I would need is bushings, ball joints and rod ends. Anyone want to gave me an idea of what parts are usually not rebuildable so I know this guy just isn't looking for a better sale, thanks.
Front suspension rebuild
- Thread starter ks65stang
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I have rebuilt many an upper arm, but the bushings are nut rubber, they are steel caps on steel shafts. Rubber a arm bushings are a Camaro thing.
While you have it apart, lower the upper arm holes 1".
http://site.cobranda.com/tech/aarms.pdf
While you have it apart, lower the upper arm holes 1".
http://site.cobranda.com/tech/aarms.pdf
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okay if i believe is correct to rebuilt the uppers control arms the ends are screw on, then just replace the ball joint, for the lower you could keep the orignal and replace the ball joint and the bushing but thats for the lower if your going to buy after market be very careful for some suspension parts including control arms upper and lower are very flimsy and the ball joints are junk
okay if i believe is correct to rebuilt the uppers control arms the ends are screw on, then just replace the ball joint, for the lower you could keep the orignal and replace the ball joint and the bushing but thats for the lower if your going to buy after market be very careful for some suspension parts including control arms upper and lower are very flimsy and the ball joints are junk
JonK
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The kits to rebuild UCA and LCA cost close to what all new ones cost plus the UCA shaft holes can get worn out and oblong shaped making a build a waste of time not to mention adding in the labor cost for the shop to remove the old BJ's, etc., clean, etc.
Virginia Classic Mustangs has Moog LCA on sale for $50ea. which is a steal, you might want to check the cost of their UCA also, you might be able to get them from your local parts store also, look for Moog or McQuay Norris if they have those brands.
65-66 LOWER CONTROL ARM
Jon
Virginia Classic Mustangs has Moog LCA on sale for $50ea. which is a steal, you might want to check the cost of their UCA also, you might be able to get them from your local parts store also, look for Moog or McQuay Norris if they have those brands.
65-66 LOWER CONTROL ARM
Jon
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