Fitting up 'Speedtech' arms ??? - Lateral-g Forums

usa-69z · #1 07-06-2009, 10:23 PM

is there a trick to getting lower speedtech control arms into position (69 camaro) They are way to tight to be close to going in. Any trix too this?

Gav

Blake Foster · #2 07-07-2009, 08:36 AM

The issue is in the subframe, the bushings that have been used in the past may have been shorter and the mechanic may have used a inpact to tighten the bolts and it colapses the metal and now the new bushings and sleeves are slightly longer.

Have a look at the pics, this is the best fix we have come up with to spread the mounting locations to make the arms fit. The arms are fine it is the subframe that needs to be manipulated.
if you look at Project halftrak True had the same problem and he also explanes how to remedy the problem.

any questions let me know

**syborg tt** · #3 07-07-2009, 10:55 AM

had the exact same problem on my little s10 project and did the same thing.

Easy fix

almcbri · #4 07-07-2009, 11:02 AM

thats a heck on an idea. I took a rosebud torch and lightly heated and then found a metal block the size of the opening and hammered it in. Did a little hammer work to flatten out the outside. Turned out good. I wish I would have thought of the bolt/nut/washer idea.

Cread01 · #5 07-07-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by killer69

Have a look at the pics, this is the best fix we have come up with to spread the mounting locations to make the arms fit. The arms are fine it is the subframe that needs to be manipulated.
if you look at Project halftrak True had the same problem and he also explanes how to remedy the problem.

any questions let me know

that's exactly what I have done also. very easy trick. I used 1/2" threaded rod I had laying around and a couple nuts and washers.

usa-69z · #6 07-07-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer69

The issue is in the subframe, the bushings that have been used in the past may have been shorter and the mechanic may have used a inpact to tighten the bolts and it colapses the metal and now the new bushings and sleeves are slightly longer.

Have a look at the pics, this is the best fix we have come up with to spread the mounting locations to make the arms fit. The arms are fine it is the subframe that needs to be manipulated.
if you look at Project halftrak True had the same problem and he also explanes how to remedy the problem.

any questions let me know

top idea Blake ! your a champion

Gav