Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

Upper A arm advice.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 9, 2010 | 12:16 AM
  #1  
$Bruiser$'s Avatar
$Bruiser$
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon, SK. Canada
Upper A arm advice.

I am changing my upper a arm bushings and would like some advice on how to do this, can I do this with the front end raised or do I need a load on the front end, do I need to worry about the spring? thanks in advance.
 
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2010 | 09:34 AM
  #2  
56panelford's Avatar
56panelford
FTE Legend
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,848
Likes: 8,336
From: northwestern Ontario
You'll need to keep the weight on the springs. I'd put a floor jack under the lower control arm so things don't get away on you. You can then remove the upper control arm and change the bushings on your bench.
 
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2010 | 10:02 AM
  #3  
$Bruiser$'s Avatar
$Bruiser$
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon, SK. Canada
ok, sounds good, thanks.
 
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2010 | 10:24 AM
  #4  
56panelford's Avatar
56panelford
FTE Legend
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,848
Likes: 8,336
From: northwestern Ontario
Originally Posted by $Bruiser$
ok, sounds good, thanks.
No problem, I just changed out my spindles last week.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:46 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE