C Bushing install problems, help needed

[demo0211]

Well grinding radius arms and caps down to original metal seemed to work along with a different method of tightening arms to get parallel. With the axle housing on jack stands and making sure it was level, I tightened passenger side cap down about a qtr of the way then used a jack stand to hold it up tight against the bottom of the radius arm bracket. I then held driver side tight against RA bracket with jack stand and tightened alternating both sides. This seemed to do better at holding the arms in place so they couldn't raise and allowed the C bushings settle in to that position. Now both arms are tight against the bottom of the RA brackets and axle housing is still sitting on jackstands so I know I'm level, I think Will see tonight for sure when I get springs back in and sit'er down. Fingers crossed.

 

[hammer189]

Did u use lube on the C-Bushings? Makes a difference. I used dove dish soap. David

 

[demo0211]

Yes I did, sprayed everything down with dawn dish soap and definitely helped

 

[Muddy1966Bronco]

Let us know how it goes. If you have a lean with perfectly set arms, it’s more likely another suspension component is suspect. Glad to hear that you finally found your solution!

 

[demo0211]

Installation complete and I'm happy with the results. Measuring from side marker lights and front bumper driver side is a little less than 1/2 inch lower than passenger in front and 1/4 inch in rear. Close enough for me. Thanks for help from all.

 

[demo0211]

Forgot to mention that someone said watch pinion angle with 7 degree buschings and 2.5 inch lift, pinion angle is great and non-issue.