Front end suspension tool needed

[58PackardWagon]

I am working on a 63 R2 Lark. I am replacing the bushings on the front end upper and lower A arms. I see in the shop manual a special tool is needed so that the A Arms do not get bent when pressing the bushings in. Where can I buy one of these tools?

J5474 ? or J5472 ?

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you

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[jgrohs]

look here ( J-2044):

https://www.studebakerparts.com/studebakerparts/store/s/agora.cgi?page=tools.html

quote:Originally posted by 58PackardWagon

I am working on a 63 R2 Lark. I am replacing the bushings on the front end upper and lower A arms. I see in the shop manual a special tool is needed so that the A Arms do not get bent when pressing the bushings in. Where can I buy one of these tools?

J5474 ? or J5472 ?

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you

58 Packard Wgn (Parade Red)
58 Packard Wgn (Park Green)
58 Packard Sdn (Shadowtone Red)
62 Daytona (White)
63 R2 Lark (Super Red)
57 Packard Wagon parts car
57 Packard sedan parts car
58 Packard 2 dr hdtp parts car

1951 Rod
1962 Champ
1963 Avanti R1
1963 GT Hawk R2 4 speed
1964 Daytona Convertible
2006 Avanti Convertible

[58PackardWagon]

That is not the right tool for pressing the bushing in. Thanks for your input

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63 R2 Lark (Super Red)
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58 Packard 2 dr hdtp parts car

[N8N]

if you are talking about the rubber bushings, just cut a piece of angle iron to the distance between the "ears" of the A-arm to support it and drive the bushings in with a large socket and an extension.

nate

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55 Commander Starlight

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[Rosstude]

I made on from a section of fence pipe, and a sawzall to notch for shaft.

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Ross.
Riverside, Ca.
1957 Provincial X2
1958 Transtar

[Roscomacaw]

I did roughly the same thing as Ross.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[53hardtop]

I rented "tool #25" from my local Checker Auto Parts for the A arm bushings on my 53 Commander. It worked slick. The rental cost like $6 for 2 days. It looks like a big C clamp and has various collars to clamp the bushings. There is no risk to bending the A arms with this tool since you are only working with one side of the arm at a time.

Rob
Grand Forks, ND

[Studeman]

Look for my post on this topic in the Technical Talk Forum,

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19820

Here is what I use:
For the upper Control arm, a simple piece of 1 1/4" angle iron cut 6 7/8" long will do. I insert it between the control arms, install the shaft(be sure it is installed with the offset towards the engine), place the bushings over the ends, and use (2) large sockets over each bushing. They must fit OVER the rubber if you use OEM-style bushings. The Delrin bushings can be pressed in with a hardwood, or steel spacer.
Luckily- I have a vice that opens enough to press the upper CA bushings in. If you don't, you can drive the bushings in with a large hammer (helps to have 2-people), or use a press.

***NOTE: the photos of the upper control arm below show the offset the WRONG way. When I flipped it over(for the photo), I had it reversed. You can just rotate the shaft 180 degrees before installation.





For the lowers, The width is 10 7/16". I welded up this tool- to clear the larger mounting lugs, and some shafts have a tie-down eye on them. The bushing installation is the same as for the uppers.






Specializing in Studebaker Restoration

[studebaker-R2-4-me]

Thanks

I was waiting for someone to respond to this post. Excellent and easy to make tool to eliminate distorting the A-arm.

Allen


1964 R2 GT Hawk

1963 Daytona Convertible

Oakville, Ontario.

Hamilton Chapter

[58PackardWagon]

Thanks to everyone! And thanks for the pics. They help greatly!

58 Packard Wgn (Parade Red)
58 Packard Wgn (Park Green)
58 Packard Sdn (Shadowtone Red)
62 Daytona (White)
63 R2 Lark (Super Red)
57 Packard Wagon parts car
57 Packard sedan parts car
58 Packard 2 dr hdtp parts car

[JBody]

A very timely and useful topic. I was just getting ready to overhaul the front suspension on mine over the holidays. Thanks.

[showbizkid]

My photo tutorial for doing bushing installation using a c-frame press is posted here. No fabricating needed.


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'63 F2/Lark Standard

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