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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:13 AM
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Where can I get the correct "acorn" upper control arm bumpers? I ordered a complete set of suspension bumpers from Eckler's with some other stuff. The lower front bumpers and the rears are perfect, but the upper fronts are about 1/8"-1/4" too tall.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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Hmm, I had to replace one missing upper on mine and ecklers had one that was exactly right, I hope anyway, it looked right but I didn't measure them.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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These are still available from GM.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Both mine popped out. How the heck do u force them back in? I tried a little soapy water but they don't want to go back in by hand.

Anyone get'm in?
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soap water is a good idea, I had a can of WD handy, push in hard and twist at the same time, like your screwing it in
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soap water is a good idea, I had a can of WD handy, push in hard and twist at the same time, like your screwing it in
Maybe i had/have a bad access to them as i reach under the upper A-arms and can't produce good verticle force from ontop. Will try the WD trick next but reluctant to use petrol products on rubber items. Hey may silicone grease will get the job done?

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Originally Posted by Van Steel
These are still available from GM.
Hmm...guess I'm calling the local PITA Chebby dealer. None of my local parts stores had them.
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