Centurion (‘72) Control Arms Rear Lower.

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by Abe, Sep 1, 2021.

  1. Abe

    Abe Active Member

    Has anyone got experience in replacing lower rear control arms on a 1972 Centurion (B Body)? Looking for hints tips or tricks.
     
  2. GSX 554

    GSX 554 Gold Level Contributor

    Yes . Use a drill with like a 3/8 bit to drill a LOT of holes into the rubber completely around the outer shell of the bushing and the inner sleeve . It will loosen it up so it almost falls apart . Then knock the outer shell out of the arm .
     
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  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Lou, he is replacing the entire arms with new ones. He asked the same question in Wrenching Secrets. I answered it there.

    https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/centurion-b-body-lower-rear-control-arms.371238/
     
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  4. Abe

    Abe Active Member

    Thanks Lou. Larry as well. Ya. Replacing the entire arm. Great idea though. The replacements I got have the bushings already in. As mentioned to Larry - I suspect the bolts might be all seized up but haven’t gotten that far yet.
     
  5. GSX 554

    GSX 554 Gold Level Contributor

    I thought he was doing bushings . My bad .
     
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  6. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    you can get a performance arm now for 71-76 b bodies. if i had it out i would do that or box yours.
     
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  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

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  8. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    i see well thats best way to go
     
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