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Comin' in Hot
09-06-2013, 08:24 AM
Is there any adjustment in the front upper control arms?

I am doing a complete front suspension rebuild, But want to know if I can get away with just changing the upper arms today because thr boots are torn so that I can make it to the Fuddruckers meet tomorrow. Sunday I'm gonna replace the springs, shocks, lower control arms, swaybar end links. My intention is to have the car aligned Monday.

fordmike65
09-06-2013, 10:10 AM
Upper arms have no adjustment. Camber is done by rotating lower arm eccentric bolt, caster by loosening arm to rear bushing locknut.

Comin' in Hot
09-06-2013, 10:25 AM
That's what I thought, thanks.

fordmike65
09-06-2013, 12:46 PM
If I were you, I'd just wait on the upper arm replacement and swap everything out at once. The coil over shocks need to be lowered and almost taken out to slide out the upper arm pivot bolts. Be careful when re-installing the upper arm bolts. Tap them in slowly and give them a little wiggle. Its easy to knock out the bushings outer washer as the bolt is pushed in.

Comin' in Hot
09-06-2013, 02:30 PM
The suspension cracks so bad its embarrassing to drive (and probably not safe). I've replaced shocks on my other marauder, I figure I could easily change them when the lower arms are completely out.