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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-17-2014, 08:15 PM
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Posted By goatman65
Here's what they look like on the car. They also...

Here's what they look like on the car. They also clear front disc brakes as I have on mine.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-12-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By mrtonegto
Auto Zones have the press and I've done them both...

Auto Zones have the press and I've done them both on and off the car. I actually think doing them in my big vise is easier than the press, just use a PVC fitting for a 'receiver' to accept the ball...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-12-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By arcitech
For 66 the one oval is most common. I had to send...

For 66 the one oval is most common. I had to send back a bushing set because it said for 64-67 A-body, but the 66 Temp/LeMans/GTO were almost all of the Oval variety for the lower.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-11-2014, 01:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By 77HANDMEDOWN
Most any parts store will rent you a ball joint...

Most any parts store will rent you a ball joint tool. It looks like a big c clamp with a bunch of rounds sleeves and a thick steel anvil thing. If the arms are out you can pop the old one out and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-09-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By dataway
The ball joint will press out of the lower...

The ball joint will press out of the lower control arm FROM the top ...meaning you will apply pressure to the top of the ball joint (the side with the stem and nut), and push out the bottom of the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-09-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By dataway
What kind of vehicle etc? The lower ball...

What kind of vehicle etc?

The lower ball joint presses DOWN out of the control arm. The upper ball joint is riveted or bolted on and removes from the top of the control arm. The spindle presses...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-08-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By Joel Koontz
It is not abnormal. Some have two round and...

It is not abnormal.

Some have two round and some have one round and one oval. I am not sure which configuration was most common.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-02-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By rexs73gto
If they are tach welded in you may be able to...

If they are tach welded in you may be able to grind off the tach weld so the bolt will then slip out. If not you can also cut the bolt of in the arm & then beat the left over out of the bracket for...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-02-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By abefromen
They're not welded they are splined interference...

They're not welded they are splined interference fit. Tap them in with a hammer. Dont put a socket on the heads and spin them you will screw up the splines on the bolts. Ask me how I know.

New...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-27-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By redhook98
The two bolts with the spacers are what attaches...

The two bolts with the spacers are what attaches the control arm to the chassis. Those are what you take off in order to remove your control arm.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-26-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By 4GTOSplus
Powder coating

Been doing powder coating professionally for over 20 years. Springs are no problem and will not come off. When doing A arms take all bushings and joints out clean off grease and oil then sandblast...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-26-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By indymanjoe
A good powder coater will have proper plugs for...

A good powder coater will have proper plugs for most holes.yes the powder coating will undersize any holes not sealed.i would paint the springs myself,no idea if powdercoating would crack or come off...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-19-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,933
Posted By george kujanski
BJ that's why ...all the hype...a fool and his...

BJ that's why ...all the hype...a fool and his money are soon parted.

george
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-18-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,622
Posted By Jeff Hamlin
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/SPRINT-6/...

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp203/SPRINT-6/THIS%20AND%20THAT/161375_Front_3-4_Web.jpg (http://s412.photobucket.com/user/SPRINT-6/media/THIS%20AND%20THAT/161375_Front_3-4_Web.jpg.html)
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-15-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah, the one end is a joint, and they wear out,...

Yeah, the one end is a joint, and they wear out, so I would, especially if you're doing the whole thing. Why take a chance.

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Forum: Suspension TECH 01-07-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By indymanjoe
Do it now,huge difference.

Do it now,huge difference.
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-07-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By HJones1313
If your old bushings are dried out and cracked,...

If your old bushings are dried out and cracked, it'll make a huge difference. Did your car shake, rattle and roll going over railroad tracks? Now imagine going over the same tracks in a new car;...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-05-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By 1966geeto
NEVER USE ROPE TO SECURE COIL SPRINGS ASKING TO...

NEVER USE ROPE TO SECURE COIL SPRINGS ASKING TO GET YOUR DIGITS TAKEN OFF.That being said do your uppers now and make a plan to do your lower later or just compress the spring no big deal you can do...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-05-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By jd66
coil spring remover

well as posted above painting yourself into a corner. your first post didn't mention changing upper and lower A arm bushings, now the spring has to come out since your spindles are out of the car,...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-04-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By 400 4spd.
Now is a very good time to replace the upper...

Now is a very good time to replace the upper control arm bushings, not the lowers. If you had mentioned bushings in your first post, I wouldn't have suggested the floor jack under the lower. You...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-04-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By 1966geeto
If you are there I would also how are your ball...

If you are there I would also how are your ball joints do you have an air hammer and a vise if not take them to a machine shop after they are out to have them replaced if you do then it's not to bad...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-31-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By jd66
coil spring remover

Doing a spring remove install for somebody who is not experianced could be very dangerous, what I suggest is put the shock back in, put a jackstand under the corner of the car your working on leave...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-29-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By 1966geeto
Back off your ball joint nuts a couple of turns...

Back off your ball joint nuts a couple of turns and release the spindle couple good smacks at the base of the upper and lower joints then support the lower control with a jack stand will take the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-29-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By 400 4spd.
You can do the conversion without taking the...

You can do the conversion without taking the spring out. Support the weight of the car with a floor jack or wooden blocks underneath the lower spring pocket.
Break loose the upper and lower ball...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 12-18-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 264
Posted By Jeff Hamlin
Ck Rock Auto They list 3 LARES Part # 201....

Ck Rock Auto
They list 3

LARES Part # 201. 13/16" 31 spline input shafts with flat and 3-1/4" OD coupler.
For 13/16" 31 spline input shafts with flat and 3-1/4" OD steering coupling assembly....
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