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Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: B5fourspeed on September 12, 2020, 11:19:14 AM

Title: cuda upper control arm
Post by: B5fourspeed on September 12, 2020, 11:19:14 AM
I am putting my upper control arms in place and I cannot get one side of a control arm in the opening.The bushings are new.I don't want to bring out the big hammer until I get some advice.Thanks
Title: Re: cuda upper control arm
Post by: anlauto on September 12, 2020, 01:55:32 PM
I use a weighted rubber mallet....I find that they all need a little persuasion :alan2cents:
Title: Re: cuda upper control arm
Post by: MoparLeo on September 13, 2020, 02:28:06 PM
Doesn't hurt to make sure that the bushings are seated properly and then a little grease to help it slide in. Like anything else in life, if you have to force it, something is wrong...
Title: Re: cuda upper control arm
Post by: B5fourspeed on September 13, 2020, 03:39:41 PM
I used a rubber mallet and I was able to get them in.Thank you for the help.
Title: Re: cuda upper control arm
Post by: anlauto on September 13, 2020, 04:59:19 PM
 :twothumbsup:
Title: Re: cuda upper control arm
Post by: FSHTAIL on September 14, 2020, 05:17:26 PM
They're going to squeak no matter what...   ;)
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