Re: '86 5KS Control Arm

["Ken Keith" <keith@specialdevices.com>]

"Golda, David" <DGolda@metropo.mccneb.edu> wrote:
> 
>   I've finally gotten my strut taken care of.  Thank you
> all for your advice.  In the process of replacing the strut I found that
> my control arm bearing was shot.  Followed Bently as close as possible
> got everything changed out and now the fun starts.  Tried to re-install
> all pieces and parts in reverse order of disassembly.  Put control arm
> back in place,  tried to put bushings on sway bar and install in control
> arm but nothing is lining up. Very difficult to get that connected and
> then inserting the ball joint from the control arm in place.  I played
> with it and was able to install the ball joint and connect the sway bar
> to the control arm but now can't get the control arm bolted to sub frame.

The "head" of a 1/2" drive Craftsman ratchet, when inserted sideways 
into the subframe where the bushings go (on a Coupe GT/4k), can be used to 
flex the walls apart slightly if you have difficulty fitting them in 
place.  I tried this for the first time when I put regular a-arms,  
Outside of that, I might try to take the sway bar off the control arm, and 
put that on last.  There's plenty of play with the sway bar disconnected.

Gotta go.

Ken