You are a goddamn tyranasuarusrex of corvette fixalating! That video was awesome! You explained.....and showed, how to do this like you were explaining it to a six year old. That works perfect for dummies like me. Thank you so very much for this. I subscribed and will be watching everything else you got.
Nice video. Thanks. I read in an article to put the bushings in the freezer over night. I might even set the bushing end of the control arm over my charcoal starter can with the coals fired up. Years ago, I read an article about timing chains. They recommended putting the crank gear in the oven for a bit. Slid right on. 👍
excellent video as always hop..i never carry out a job on my vette without first seeing if you have a video on it ,always great well explained methods. never fails..thanks buddy.
Yeah, I'm not having this good of luck. I used an air hammer and zipped all the bushings out in less than 10 minutes, but installing them has been a nightmare. Got polyurethane bushings. I dropped everything off at a machine shop and after a week and a half they still didn't have time to get to my control arms, so I bought a bushing remove/install tool kit and had no luck with that, so then I bought a 20 ton press and had luck installing ONE bushing on my lower control arm but I guess my brace to keep things from bending wasn't as good as I hoped it would be because I kind of screwed up my lower control arm. Figure it's about time for a cold beer and some more youtube videos.
Thank you for the video very insightful I am not for sure but I think c3 is from 1968 to 1982 I think?? So the front ends should be very similar for example the 69 Corvette front suspension should be similar to the 1981 Corvette ???
+Max derdat Max, that would be an entire different video. It also involves the springs and safety. One can not just loosen screws with all that spring force on the Control Arms. That could cause some serious damage and kill someone.
+AO202 I may need to make another video. Yes, I did use polyurethane bushings. I also changes out my springs. The front and back end was completely redone. The car drives great.
Jason, I think powder coat is best. However, the POR 15 is great stuff. If you do use the POR-15, then get the top coat so it will maintains the black shine.
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You are a goddamn tyranasuarusrex of corvette fixalating!
That video was awesome!
You explained.....and showed, how to do this like you were explaining it to a six year old. That works perfect for dummies like me.
Thank you so very much for this. I subscribed and will be watching everything else you got.
Thanks for this video! It worked perfect on my 66 Chevy👍🏽
Nice video. Thanks.
I read in an article to put the bushings in the freezer over night. I might even set the bushing end of the control arm over my charcoal starter can with the coals fired up.
Years ago, I read an article about timing chains. They recommended putting the crank gear in the oven for a bit. Slid right on. 👍
Dang that was easy. I thought we needed to take it to a machine shop to get those off. Thanks
excellent video as always hop..i never carry out a job on my vette without first seeing if you have a video on it ,always great well explained methods. never fails..thanks buddy.
Thank you. I am happy you like the videos. I may have a new video out on replacing the turn signal switch in the steering column soon.
I own a 1977 torch red corvette,I would like to see more videros,pertaining to c3.thanks russ.
Thank you for your videos. I see your flight suite, so if you served, thank you for your service as well.
Yes, 29 years in the Air Force. Thank you taking the time to make a comment.
Thanks for this clear how to video.
Worship79 Worship, You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to make a comment.
Its the same on my dakota in going to try this hopefully it works since the control is the same
yeap I'm driving to clear water right now that's where vansteel is to fix the bearings it took me all night to get arms out
Yeah, I'm not having this good of luck. I used an air hammer and zipped all the bushings out in less than 10 minutes, but installing them has been a nightmare. Got polyurethane bushings. I dropped everything off at a machine shop and after a week and a half they still didn't have time to get to my control arms, so I bought a bushing remove/install tool kit and had no luck with that, so then I bought a 20 ton press and had luck installing ONE bushing on my lower control arm but I guess my brace to keep things from bending wasn't as good as I hoped it would be because I kind of screwed up my lower control arm. Figure it's about time for a cold beer and some more youtube videos.
Wow, a difficult day. Those bushing must have been in there a very long time.
Thank you for the video very insightful I am not for sure but I think c3 is from 1968 to 1982 I think?? So the front ends should be very similar for example the 69 Corvette front suspension should be similar to the 1981 Corvette ???
Great video ! Did you put some rubber of poly bushings ? Thank you !
awesome Video! thank you. but how Do you get them a Arms off? just lift the car up and loosen all them screws? have a nice Day!
+Max derdat Max, that would be an entire different video. It also involves the springs and safety. One can not just loosen screws with all that spring force on the Control Arms. That could cause some serious damage and kill someone.
Why not just change the bushings and keep the original Corvette rod ?
Nice video, I'd like to see how you got the A arms off. Also, did you use polyurethane bushings?
+AO202 I may need to make another video. Yes, I did use polyurethane bushings. I also changes out my springs. The front and back end was completely redone. The car drives great.
Nice video. Do you have a video on how to remove the A arms?
No I do not, but will look at making a video at the next opputunity. Corvette Hop
How come on the install you didn't use the Moog offset shafts that you bought ?
Jim, I did not like the Moog offset. Plus, my old ones worked fine. It was just the bushing that needed replacement.
How do you like the por 15? I am doing my control arms now and am unsure about using that or getting them powder coated.
Jason, I think powder coat is best. However, the POR 15 is great stuff. If you do use the POR-15, then get the top coat so it will maintains the black shine.
TheWhatisright Hopcorvetteman Okay. Thanks for the advise.
when are u gonna make wheel bearing video ?lol
My next video will likely deal with C3 Corvette head light problems. Not sure I will do one on wheel bearings. Front bearing seem to be very easy.