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Upper a-arm bolts/alignment ? 140-160 1974

posted by  uniberp on  Mon May 3 20:38 CST 2004
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Yes, I've heard that too, that the bolts bend on each turn as they are tightened and are unduly stressed, if the bolt head is not parallel to the crossmember surface. If I had some sort of crowned washer, it might work better.

I will attempt to remove the ball joint nut and separate the two, for acces to the mount bolts. I think I have replacement upper balljoints while I'm at it. I have a press. But then I should do the bushings as well. Funny what these turn into...

Thanks.



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New Upper a-arm bolts/alignment ? [140-160][1974]
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