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Chris69Chevell 10-07-2015 07:19 PM

Rear Suspension Question?
 
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 08:56 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 10-07-2015 11:13 PM

Just don't torque down the bolts on the control arms until you get all the weight on them.

carpoor 10-08-2015 09:43 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 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by carpoor (Post 59115)
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 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank70SS (Post 59118)
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 07:41 PM

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Don't forget to replace the tennis balls with a quality ball

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dconnor 10-11-2019 03:04 AM

Don't forget to replace the bushings and ball joints also.

pitts64 10-12-2019 07:50 AM

Wow, tennis balls, haha....

pitts64 10-12-2019 07:56 AM

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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..


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