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55 Chev upper A arm bumper install. #185675 10/08/10 04:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 38 Victoria,B.C. Barney OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Barney Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 38 Victoria,B.C.	Would anyone know of an easy way to install the 1/2 round rubber bumper that installs under the upper A arm on the front suspension on a '55 Chev?You know,the one that has the cone shaped plug that you have to get through the hole in the frame that's about half as big as the plug.I took a photo of the bumper but can't figure how to attach it to my post. Thanks. Last edited by Barney; 10/08/10 04:57 PM. 60 years of golf,never a hole in one.

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Re: 55 Chev upper A arm bumper install. Barney #185680 10/08/10 06:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	I used a lubricant (water and soap) on the rubber and a rubber hammer to pound it into the hole. It will take some patience and good aim with the hammer. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 55 Chev upper A arm bumper install. Barney #194576 01/09/11 09:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 279 See the USA in your Chevrolet bowtieollie Backyard Mechanic
bowtieollie Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 279 See the USA in your Chevrolet	Hi Barney, Not sure if the car is "together" or being assembled??? If its together.... jack up the car (safely) Put a block of wood under the tire (the side you are installing the bumper) Slowly let the car down - where the suspension is compressed by the block of wood under the tire. Spray the bumper "cone" with silicone spray or WD40 Insert the bumper in the appropo location. Jack up the car. The weight of the car on the suspension will pop the bumper into the hole. Oliver J. Giorgi Technical Advisor 1958 Passenger Car

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