Re: Problem solver upper control arm bushings
[Re: 340mouse]
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07/02/23 11:06 AM
07/02/23 11:06 AM
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DaveRS23
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I have had instances when even with the offset bushings, the alignment couldn't get to the optimum position. For many, many years I have employed the 'Ford fix'. I have a machine shop shorten the trailing arm on both sides by about 1/4". That, along with the offset bushings gives plenty of adjustment with no down side. Other than a little more expense. And just for the record; that fix is the only thing remotely related to a Ford on my Cuda.
Master, again and still
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Re: Problem solver upper control arm bushings
[Re: topside]
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07/02/23 09:20 PM
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DaveRS23
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Topside has it. I have the rear upper control arm bushing knuckle cut or machined off where it meets the arm. Then another cut that removes about 1/4" off the arm. The exact amount is not critical. Then weld the UCA knuckle back on. The beauty of this is that it doesn't have to be perfectly square. The bushing will take up any minor deviation. Think of it as moving the ball joint towards the back of the car. Shortening the rear arm effectively swings the ball joint back. Same thing the offset bushings do. Just more of it.
A picture would be worth a thousand words here.
Master, again and still
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Re: Problem solver upper control arm bushings
[Re: 340mouse]
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07/03/23 08:58 PM
07/03/23 08:58 PM
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340mouse
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I am now needing an alignment on my 68 Barracuda, it looks way off, exactly how do the problem solver upper control arm bushings work, do they rotate until tightened by the cam bolts or ?. Thanks Dave It looked way off, got my undies in a knot worrying, taking it apart today and found I had enough adjustment with the stock setup, so now just waiting to get an alignment done. Thanks Dave
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Re: Problem solver upper control arm bushings
[Re: DaveRS23]
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07/03/23 11:45 PM
07/03/23 11:45 PM
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topside
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FWIW - and going by memory, as the car's not with me - Jack added what looked like about 1/2" to the width (or length, if you prefer) of the front "leg". We could actually get 8+ pos caster, but 7 was plenty: straight as a string @ 130 MPH, and nothing disturbed that. Only downside, if I didn't mention it already here, was when turning the car in the lanes, you don't want your hand between the steering wheel spokes. It would self-center with a vengeance...
BTW: Learned in my BMW & Vintage TransAm racer days to approximate driver's weight in the seat; 1/2-tank of fuel was really splitting hairs,,,
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