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Spoof · 03-21-2002, 11:34 PM

The body is of my frame and I'm ready to start rebuilding suspension.
I have to disassemble a lot of the front end for ball joints, idler and pitman and drop spindles. Should I re-do the upper and lower control arm shaft bushings as well?
I know now is the time to do it but if its not necessary i'd rather not. Is there a test to determine condition, I know the manual doesn't have a test.
They look fine.
I saw your post edfabman...what do you think?

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03-21-2002, 11:34 PM	#1
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Replace control arm shaft? The body is of my frame and I'm ready to start rebuilding suspension. I have to disassemble a lot of the front end for ball joints, idler and pitman and drop spindles. Should I re-do the upper and lower control arm shaft bushings as well? I know now is the time to do it but if its not necessary i'd rather not. Is there a test to determine condition, I know the manual doesn't have a test. They look fine. I saw your post edfabman...what do you think? ------------------ 71 GMC 2500 Custom Camper 71 GMC Suburban 1500 Super Custom 71 Chevrolet 1500 Donor http://www.able-bravo.com __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB



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