66 Buick Electra driveshaft

I ordered two sets. I see why people restore cars now. Instead of having to replace parts every other week they just take care of everything at once! Haha

 

They were being sold in sets of 2.

 

...for name of company that made them, KD Tools...

 

I probably know the answer already but will the front end allignment be messed with when I replace the brake reaction rod bushings? I'm getting an allignment done soon anyways but will it hurt to drive the car after I do the bushings as long as I keep the rods where they were?

 

I'm asking because I'll have to drive the car to the allignment shop, which is about 4 miles from home.

 

Has the rear yoke been changed out? If so, the last u-joint may be hitting the edges of the retaining nut on the pinion flange.

I had the same issue when a shop rebuilt by driveshaft for my 67, and the new rear yoke was slightly shorter than the original. On the lift, the shaft turned fine. Once the wheels were on the ground, however, the angle of the pinion shaft to the shaft made the back U-joint hit the points of the big retaining nut, so every revolution I'd get 6 rattles through the frame...

 

I figured out the problem I was having was because the shop that put my new wheels and tires on didn't tighten the lug nuts down enough on one of my wheels and it was loosely on the studs thus causing a huge vibration.

 

Did they ANTE up?? ws

 

Brake reaction rod bushing replacement in progress. It can't get simpler than it is!

 

I feel I should throw this in. Nailhead engines like your 401 is tend to be alot more weather sensitive than other engine's. All engines like it cool or cold outside but with Nailheads it can be different as day and night. I drove my 66 GS also daily for 8 years and like all cars I had to get use to their habits.

 

It will not hurt to drive the car 4 miles to the alignment shop - drive slowly - 25-30 mph.

 

I'm in the process of replacing the brale r action rod bushings but I have a problem. The bolt holes on the control arn end of the rod are an inch or so off of the holes on the control arm with the new bushings on. I tightened the nut and still the holes do not line up. My next thought was to trim the new bushings (they're taller than the stock) so I did. The holes are closer but still do not line up. I've included pictures. Any helpful input is welcome

 

Don't trim the bushings.

Are the front wheels off the ground? Is the vehicle being lifted from the frame? Those lower control arms have some play, and those rods are spring steel and designed to flex. You should be able to move the lower control arm so that the holes line up and you can re-attach the rod and sway bar links.

 

I already trimmed the bushings a little bit. And I was thinking the lower control arms are supposed to move.....I'll have to pry them so the holes will line up. I'll just use these bushings because they weren't cheap