Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
I found this at Oreillys web site: http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/ProductDetail.do?id=95286801&client_ip=56.0.84.23&manualActivantIndex=1&vehicle=1972%20CHEVROLET%20EL%20CAMINO%20CUSTOM%20-%20V8-5.0L%20CARB MOOG offset shafts, part number K5250. I don't know if they are still available but you can check with any parts store. MOOG is a well known manufacturer. Also on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-72-CHEVELLE-EL-CAMINO-UPPER-ARM-CONTROL-SHAFT_W0QQitemZ290097267557QQihZ019QQcategoryZ34200QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem On 4/4/07, Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: BTW! I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs, is this the case for Chevelles as well? Pelle -- *Från:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *För [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Skickat:* den 4 april 2007 23:23 *Till:* chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Ämne:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? I'll be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesen't have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! I'll do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys J Pelle -- *Från:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *För [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Skickat:* den 4 april 2007 22:56 *Till:* chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Ämne:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont "hit back" on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution & if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would "hit back" on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - *From:* Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* 'The Chevelle Mailing List' *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *BAINEY, WALTER *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Pelle Andersson *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle -- size=2 width="100%" align=center> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at *AOL.com* <http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437>. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
I have no clue. Hopefully somebody else knows? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? BTW! I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs, is this the case for Chevelles as well? Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 23:23 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? I’ll be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesen’t have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! I’ll do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys J Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 22:56 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont "hit back" on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution & if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would "hit back" on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: Joe To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won’t go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pellesize=2 width="100%" align=center>AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 size=2 width="100%" align=center> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Databa
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
BTW!
I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset
cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs,
is this the case for Chevelles as well?
Pelle
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Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control
arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you
have any trouble, just ask.
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Ill be careful.
I know that the upper control arm doesent have a spring in it but if one
let the arm down
too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that!
Ill do it like Joe said!
Thanks again guys :-)
Pelle
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The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower
ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont "hit back" on
you. But as always, be careful.
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controlarms?
This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at
how things were interconnected.
I'll proceed with caution & if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut
I'll stop! (or run)
As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to
the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would
"hit back" on me!?
I'll be careful!
Thanks!
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From: HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"Joe
To: HYPERLINK "mailto:chevelle-list@chevelles.net";'The Chevelle Mailing
List'
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front
controlarms?
If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the
lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm)
You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a
pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is
supporting the
Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm.
Joe
70 SS
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Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM
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controlarms?
STOP
There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are
connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I wont go
into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be
dangerous.
Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring
compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe.
Walt
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Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
Hi!
Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ?
i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs?
As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm?
I need to change the bushings :-/
Pelle
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
The spring pushes the lower A-arm down from your frame and if your spindal is still attached between your upper and lower A-arms it will also be pulling down on your upper arm arm. I just removed my uppers two nights ago. I had the spinal off the car already however and springs removed. I think it would be a real trick to remove the upper arm with the spring still on. Please anyone correct me if I am wrong as I am a rookie at this game. PS~Anyone know of a good place to get a passenger side steering knuckle? I found out mine is badly damaged while taking the A-arms off. Thank You, Randy S. Johnson eServ - Engineer CAT Phone / 309-578-5077 Operator Environment & Interface Building AC, Peoria BO41 "Pelle Andersson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/04/2007 12:45 PM Please respond to The Chevelle Mailing List To To "The Chevelle Mailing List" cc Subject [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Caterpillar: Confidential Green Retain Until: 05/04/2007Retention Category: G90 - General Matters/Administration Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
[Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
