#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONTROL ARM DRIVER#

The answer is to use shims in this 'stack' of errors. Then, we press-in bushings that also have tolerances. During the day, we go through many coils of steel and we hold consistency as close as possible. Lower and upper control arms are pressed in dies at over 500 per HOUR. We use 'go' and 'no-go' gauges that show acceptable tolerances. Different alloys produce different 'spring-back', so when a part is formed in a die the variation from one 'float of steel' to another can be profound.

For outer skins, we constantly adjust press 'shut height' to compensate, all day long. I have seen a coil of steel change thickness right in the middle of the coil. a control arm to help keep your vehicle safe on the road. Ford buys steel from different companies and from different countries. Shop for the best Chassis & Steering for your 1963 Ford Thunderbird, and you can. Understand that sheet metal thickness and alloy is all over the map.

So, why shims? Why not just make the tolerances closer? Ford Thunderbird 1963, Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing by Dorman®. If you tighten while the front wheels hang, you're setting the 'center of rotation' wrong. So, all rotation is done in the urethane but there is a 'range of motion' that must not be exceeded or the urethane will tear prematurely. If you look at the bushing, the inner sleeve has teeth that dig in when tightened. Nothing turns on the bolt, so I refrain from calling it a 'pivot bolt' because it is not. That should allow enough room to crawl under the front and tighten the bolts to set the bushings. You can do it by resting the front wheels on ramps while the rear end is level on jack stands. At Ford, a guy in a pit would have tightened the bolts while the wheels are resting on a moving flat-top conveyor.

#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONTROL ARM DRIVER#

I agree with 9310alloy, and I'm glad he mentioned the very important fact that these bushing bolts MUST be tightened only when the front end is sitting at 'normal stance'. Location : Rear, Driver And Passenger Side, Upper Components : (2) Control Arms Design : Forged Adjustability : Non-Adjustable Ball Joint Included : With ball joint(s) Bushing Included : With bushing(s) Bushing Material : Rubber bushing Quantity Sold : Set of 2 Recommended Use : OE Replacement Product Fit : Direct Fit Interchange Part Number : 524605, RK622584, CMS401255, 6W4Z5500AB, 524606.

1963 ford thunderbird control arm