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Radius arm came out...how to put new one in?

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BugeyeNJ58

BugeyeNJ58

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No problem taking the left one out. Been working on putting it back in for about 2 hrs. now. Is there a trick as to how it's possible to put both bolts in? Doesn't seem possible with new tight bushings. All help appreciated. 1959 Bugeye
 
thanks....they slide in fine. Just need to be aligned exactly to fit.
 
There is a removable spacer at each end, and the welded one. Be sure you have them set so that the arm is straight, not cocked.

Peter (which river?) former NJ'ian
 
I did this recently, twice, don't ask me why, and I found if you leave the spring bolts loose, it helps. After everything is in, then tighten stuff up. I usually will put the rear tires on the ramps, that way the items are loaded more likewhen they are on the ground, before I do the final tighten.
Good luck,
Scott in CA
 
Thanks all. I found the trick is to put the jackstands under the spring brackets. Put the Jack under the diff, and then lower the diff below the height of the spring brackets. Gives you lost of room to remove and to install the new arms.
 
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