C2 A Arm Bushings

[Jack W.]

Can anyone give me a hint as to how to install new upper and lower A arm shaft bushings?

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 A Arm Bushings

Jack------

Usually, the difficulty that folks face in front a-arm bushing servicing is getting the old ones out. It's really not all that difficult, but many folks find it so. Anyway, installing the bushings is not difficult, at all. For a pictorial description and text of the procedure, refer to your Chevrolet or Corvette Factory Service Manual.

Briefly, however, all you need to do is fabricate a tool which will allow you to support the "ears" of the a-arms against each other. Then, simply press in the bushings using an arbor or hydraulic press and pressing on the outer collar/flange of the bushings.

Now, one mistake you don't want to make. It might seem obvious, but I'll bet the mistake has been made FAR too many times. You must make sure that the control arm SHAFT is installed BEFORE you press the bushings into the arm. Don't get so focused on installing the bushings that you forget to do the obvious.

[Arnold P.]

Re: C2 A Arm Bushings

i have to do the same job. where did you get the bushings? i'm looking for the "correct" bushings also.

[Philip C.]

Long Island Corvette has them

upper bushing section 49 part #51B for 4 of them #51 for each. Lower bushing section 49 part #9 for each Phone 1-800-466-5427 Phil 8063. Dont tighten end bolts until car is sitting level on ground.

[Jack W.]

Re: C2 A Arm Bushings

Thanks for the information, Joe, I am making a open sided square tube for the press work. Will need it again since I have two 63's to follow.