The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-25-2018, 02:59 PM   #1
BigBlock67
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: McKeesport, PA
Posts: 123
Help installing rubber A-arm stops

I have a 67 chevy C-20 pickup that I am installing a complete 76 C-20 front cross member and suspension. I am replacing all the components and I am stuck on putting in the lower A-arm rubber bump stops. Any suggestions or ideas of how to install? I have tried dish soap and heating the rubber stop in boiling water but still haven't had any success. Any help would be appreciated!
BigBlock67 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2018, 06:24 PM   #2
PGSigns
Senior Member
 
PGSigns's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayes Va
Posts: 4,569
Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops

Heat is what I would suggest but you have that covered. Hopefully someone knows the secret to getting them in.
Jimmy
__________________
60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131
Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need?
1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver
1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home
1965 Suburban
2003 3500 Duramax
2005 Ultra Classic
PGSigns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-26-2018, 03:05 PM   #3
chevy_mike
Never Ending Projects
 
chevy_mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 3,836
Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops

I have slid those into the groove. Never could push them down into it.

Work the part into the groove from one end. IIRC there was one side that had an extra slit made to help this. Then use a rubber mallet and just keep knocking it down the groove. Using some silicon helps make them slide a little easier.
__________________
.
1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD
1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD
1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD


We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...
chevy_mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2018, 11:37 PM   #4
MySons68C20
Senior Member
 
MySons68C20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Wenatchee, Wa
Posts: 892
Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops

I used a 2 X 4 and pried them into the slot after greasing them up.
MySons68C20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2018, 12:42 AM   #5
bdiamond
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Posts: 459
Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops

You might try using a wood spacer and jacking the truck up to use its own weight to press them in.
bdiamond is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-01-2018, 11:44 AM   #6
hayhauler71
Registered User
 
hayhauler71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: St. Paul MN.
Posts: 1,996
Re: Help installing rubber A-arm stops

Quote:
Originally Posted by bdiamond View Post
You might try using a wood spacer and jacking the truck up to use its own weight to press them in.
This is how i did mine
__________________
Fuzzy
hayhauler71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:54 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com