Weak rear control arms are a common problem for GM A-Body cars (Chevelle, GTO, Cutlass, Gran Sport). This problem is especially noticeable on high horsepower cars. For years the backyard garage solution was to add boxing plates welded to the open channel in the control arm, but times change and aftermarket control arms offer both improved strength and higher quality bushings and materials. Join the Classic Car Restoration Club team as we make short work of upgrading the rear control arms on a 1968 Chevelle SS.
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Stock Rear Suspension Removal
Corey Bedortha teaches you how to safely remove the parts of the stock rear suspension in your classic car, including how to take out the old shocks, rear shackle and leaf springs that will be replaced with new u-bolts. Be careful around the parking brake cable, because without it you’ll be down the road without…well…brakes.
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Chassis Repairs Before Powder Coat
Craig Hopkins works with you on repairing a few damaged parts of his Chassis and teaches you a simple way to do that. Go through each step of Chassis repairs with Craig in this Classic Car video. Find out what tools you need for this exercise as well. See how repairing this Chassis is preparing…
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Repacking the Wheel Bearings
Brent Ackley repacks the wheel bearings on his 1966 Buick Skylark to inspect them for wear and damage. He removes the dust cover, cotter key and castle nut to teach you how to take out both the inner and outer bearings for cleaning and then examine and repack them.
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Take this Classic Car for a Test Drive
Hop in the new and improved, Hotchkis performance kitted 1968 327 Camaro with Cam Benty. He takes you on a test drive and explains how much safer and more comfortable the ride is. Not to mention, the classic car looks great!
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