Tool dimensions
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Tool dimensions
In my service manual for a 74 Corvette, there is a tool used to keep the lower control arm from bending when pressing out the bushings. It is basically a pipe with a slot cut in it to allow a tech to put it between the bushings and over the A arm control shaft.
Does anyone have those dimensions?
Thanks
Does anyone have those dimensions?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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I doubt you will find anyone that has ever seen or used one. We all use a different method. The tool may work with good parts, but if that thing is rusted and the bushing is stuck, I doubt it would work.
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I understand what you are saying. I am trying to replicate the tools the service manual lists. The arms I have now are not in terrible condition. The upper control arms were very easy removing them; the lower control arm being larger and having a differen angle is what is making it difficult for me to press out the bushing. I am making a tool righ now which will help, I may be able to get away with just that. I wonder what happened to all the old tools listed in the service manual. I have found a few listed on ebay but many are not to be found.
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Ditto here.
This is what I did. This homemade tool is referenced in other info too. I also put some metal spacers in between the 2 bushing holes on each side of the lower control arms too to keep the 2 bushing holes on each side from bending together.
Last edited by 20mercury; May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM.
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I have the actual GM Service tools... one for the upper, 3 pieces for the lower. Let me know if you're still interested. The lower tool has two c shaped inserts to keep the inner & outer eyes from collapsing under compression. The shafts should rotate freely by hand after the new bushings are installed.
Edit: there's also a plate with a jig welded to it as part of the set.
Edit: there's also a plate with a jig welded to it as part of the set.
