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Chris69Chevell
10-07-2015, 08:19 PM
Hey Guys I am getting ready to replace all my rear suspension on my 69 Chevelle.........springs, shocks, control arms etc.
Is there a certain order that I should follow when swapping out my suspension parts? Mods please move if I posted in the wrong forum.
Thanks!
RBeckman
10-07-2015, 09:56 PM
I would start with control arms as they will be your biggest pain in the but, I had to have mine cut out in pcs as they were so bad that I could not get the bolt out. I would do it why you have the tank out as it will be easier for the upper control arms on the diff.
shadowgray396
10-08-2015, 12:13 AM
Just don't torque down the bolts on the control arms until you get all the weight on them.
carpoor
10-08-2015, 10:43 PM
Don't neglect to replace the bushings in the rear axle housing. They are a bear to remove, but well worth the effort.
Hank70SS
10-09-2015, 08:19 AM
Don't neglect to replace the bushings in the rear axle housing. They are a bear to remove, but well worth the effort.

Yes, they are a lot of fun. I would do one set of control arms at a time. That will help keep the axle somewhat in place. I still needed ratchet straps to pull mine into place when I replaced control arms.

Replace control arms, remove shocks, r&r springs then install new shocks.
Chris69Chevell
11-04-2015, 07:09 PM
Yes, they are a lot of fun. I would do one set of control arms at a time. That will help keep the axle somewhat in place. I still needed ratchet straps to pull mine into place when I replaced control arms.

Replace control arms, remove shocks, r&r springs then install new shocks.

Yea I had to use a ratchet strap too.....
Thanks for the help!
RBeckman
11-04-2015, 08:41 PM
Don't forget to replace the tennis balls with a quality ball

3709
dconnor
10-11-2019, 04:04 AM
Don't forget to replace the bushings and ball joints also.
pitts64
10-12-2019, 08:50 AM
Wow, tennis balls, haha....
pitts64
10-12-2019, 08:56 AM
I used the Spohn Del Sphere control arms. They are adjustable and the Del Sphere Spherical bushing looks massive and should be strong..

Having a four wheel alignment along with setting the rear end up at its optimum angle is so worthwhile..
Suprdave1
02-05-2021, 12:12 PM
Don't forget to replace the tennis balls with a quality ball

3709
Those are the predecessors to air bags LOL