1951 chevy control arms indexing

wdn5150 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 09:33 AM

Hi
I hoping someone out there will be able to help. I'm rebuilding the front suspension of a 1951 Chevy Tin Woodie and am having trouble indexing the lower control arm shaft. The manual says to use a Chevy indexing tool, but gives no measurements. Does anyone know the indexing measurement or how to do this without the tool (that they don't make anymore)?

Thanks

**willys36@aol.com** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-07-2005, 07:39 AM

I hope someone responds. Indexing A-arms is a new term to me and I would like to know what the experts say.

jimfulco · #3 (**permalink**) 04-07-2005, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willys36@aol.com

I hope someone responds. Indexing A-arms is a new term to me and I would like to know what the experts say.

Same here. I don't remember using any such terminology when I did the bushings on my '54 Bel Air, but it was 1965, & I could possibly have recycled that brain cell.

wdn5150 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-15-2005, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the reply
I guess I was using the term from the manual. What I need to know is how far to tighten down the control arms. The manual does not give a measurement, it says to use a chevy control arm assembly tool.

Thanks again

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