sequence for assembling front suspension ?

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Jun 25, 2015 | 10:30 AM

ballen06

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sequence for assembling front suspension ?

1969 Corvette 350/350

Maybe a silly question but I was thinking :

1. Lower control arm

2. Upper control arm

3. Spring..

(Do I need to compress spring at this point?)

4 Wheel hub

Does that seem correct?

Last edited by ballen06; Jun 25, 2015 at 10:31 AM. Reason: year of vette

Jun 25, 2015 | 11:20 AM

MelWff

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guess I would do lower arm, install compressed spring, spindle, upper arm but yours should work too

Jun 25, 2015 | 11:41 AM

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I'd hang the upper arm with the spindle, then the lower arm and spring. When the lower arm goes up with the spring, you already have the upper arm and spindle to catch it.

Jun 25, 2015 | 11:55 AM

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The wheels/tires go on last...................

Jun 25, 2015 | 12:27 PM

530planeman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toobroketoretire

The wheels/tires go on last...................

Don't the lug nuts go on last ?

Jun 25, 2015 | 12:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toobroketoretire

The wheels/tires go on last...................

Don't the lug nuts go on last ?

Jun 25, 2015 | 12:54 PM

ballen06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TimAT

I'd hang the upper arm with the spindle, then the lower arm and spring. When the lower arm goes up with the spring, you already have the upper arm and spindle to catch it.

Thanks Tim .. I think I will try your sequence..

Thanks all for your inputs.

Bibb

Jun 25, 2015 | 01:07 PM

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I would do it this way.

Upper arm,
spring held in place with compressor! Make sure it's seated in the top pocket.
Lower arm with jack under it.
Install spindle on lower arm and raise the jack
Install spindle to upper arm
Tighten ball joints and release the compressor.