Upper Control Arm bent (Use or Replace)?
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Huntsville AL
Upper Control Arm bent (Use or Replace)?
While I'm replacing my control arm bushing I was checking them for straightness. I noticed that the upper aft end of the LF control arm is bent approx. .060". Is this still useable or should I replace?
YBnormal...drive a vette
YBnormal...drive a vette
Le Mans Master
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From: Newburgh NY
Re: Upper Control Arm bent (Use or Replace)? (Ybnormal)
Hard to say without seeing it but that little bit could proably be adjusted for with a good alignment as long as the integrity is not compromised. When in doubt though.
Chances are it was probably like that for a long long time. Assuming the car drove straight, you're probably ok.
Chances are it was probably like that for a long long time. Assuming the car drove straight, you're probably ok.
Instructor
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From: Burlington NC
Re: Upper Control Arm bent (Use or Replace)? (Ybnormal)
Before I became smart enough to add the braces while pressing out my bushings I bent one of my uppers as well. Threw it back in and have not had any problems.
I don't remember by how much it was bent though. Seems to me mine was more than .06"
I don't remember by how much it was bent though. Seems to me mine was more than .06"
Burning Brakes
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Re: Upper Control Arm bent (Use or Replace)? (Ybnormal)
I noticed that the upper aft end of the LF control arm is bent approx. .060". Is this still useable or should I replace?
