I'm doing a major rebuild of the front suspension. Before disassembly of
the right side, I noticed that the A-arm would twist with the trunnion
changing angle as I moved the stub axle back and forth. Strange, I thought
until I found that the lower A-arm had separated at the weld points under
the trunnion. No problem, ordered a used lower A-arm. Yesterday, I started
putting the left suspension back together with new bushings, newly painted
arms and a new trunnion. To my dismay, I noticed the same twisting action
on the lower A-arm as I moved the stub axle back and forth! What's going
on? Is this normal? If so, the separation of the weld points under the
trunnion must be a common trait. Is it?? Or are both of my vertical links
somehow bent out of line??
Thanks for any and all comments.
Ward
'76 Spit on stands
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