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If they are the original bushings, they probably should be replaced as long as you have the arms out. The bushings above the carrier are hand-pressed with a special GM tool if you want to do it by the book. The tool has a bolt in one end and you tighten that bolt to press the bushing in. So you might be able to make something out of large washers and grade 8 bolts that will do basically the same thing. In these cases, a large socket and a mallet will often look appealing to the MacGuyver in you. After you get the bushing in and the arm in place, install the bolt and tighten the nut, then lower the car and torque the nut to 80 ft. lbs. with the weight of the car on the wheels. You may also want to add a rear sway bar, box the control arms, change the springs, things like that as long as you have it apart. People seem to always say that this makes a nice difference. John Nasta Old Car Network http://oldcarnetwork.com -----Original Message----- ------------------------------------------------------------ hello, I have a 68 chevelle malibu which I have recently removed the rear end in order to clean up,paint, and install a posi carrier. my question is how important it is to install new bushings in the control arms etc. do they press in, and how much of an improvement will i see? The car is being built as a mild performance street cruiser. Finally, any suggestions on ladder bars etc. that would really help the traction? Thanks for any and all advice. Cory Thompson ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
