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Spadesluck
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MAY 12, 01:56 AM
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pmbrunelle, that's a big gap. Does the other side look like that? Maybe measure both control arms and make a comparison?
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pmbrunelle
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MAY 12, 01:56 AM
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Hmmm. The situation is exactly the same on the opposite side.
I have a spare cradle + control arms; I guess I can compare measurements with my spare parts.
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jelly2m8
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MAY 12, 02:41 AM
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that does make one wonder if it's the same on both sides....
I've put my fair share of poly in these things over the years, i found is normal to have the excess on the non shoulder side ( I know you know what I mean ) but I have never seen the excess as yours are.[This message has been edited by jelly2m8 (edited 05-12-2024).]
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olejoedad
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MAY 12, 08:39 AM
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Perhaps the end of the control arm was squished when removing the old bushings?
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MulletproofMonk
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MAY 12, 08:44 AM
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Wow, 16 years and people are still using this. Makes a guy proud.
Like everyone said, the control arm should have been a snug fit getting it back in the cradle. I have always had to wiggle it back and forth to get it in, and by wiggle I mean MM's of movement. If you can just pull your control arm out of the cradle without doing that, it is bent.
Just went in the garage and the control arms fit tight to the outsides, but couldn't get very good pictures because it is dirty and under the car. I have a spare cradle and some controls arms that I can get better pictures of later.[This message has been edited by MulletproofMonk (edited 05-12-2024).]
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MulletproofMonk
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MAY 12, 10:12 AM
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pmbrunelle
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MAY 12, 04:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jelly2m8:
i found is normal to have the excess on the non shoulder side ( I know you know what I mean ) but I have never seen the excess as yours are.
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Yeah, I know what you mean 
| quote | Originally posted by olejoedad:
Perhaps the end of the control arm was squished when removing the old bushings? |
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Originally, I used a propane torch to heat the bushing shells and eject the rubber, so no major pressing forces involved.
| quote | Originally posted by MulletproofMonk:
Got pics but it says that PIP isn't there to download. Anyone else have that issue?
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Now you don't need PIP anymore.
If you are logged into the forum, you can use the "Upload Media" button:
I measured some control arms like so:
Spare cradle:
RH 13-3/16"
LH 13-1/4"
My Fiero:
RH 13-1/16"
LH 13-1/16"
The pivot points of my Fiero's control arms are spaced closer together than those of my spare cradle assembly.
Maybe these were just normal production variances?
Nothing looks wrong with my Fiero's control arms, so I think I'll just use them with spacers. I ordered some Delrin plastic sheet in order to make some spacers.
The gaps were large enough that even if I used the spare control arms, there would still be gaps that I would want to fill with (thinner) spacers.
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Patrick
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MAY 12, 04:56 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by pmbrunelle:
...you don't need PIP anymore. If you are logged into the forum, you can use the "Upload Media" button:
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I don't know how many times that's fooled me. I type out a post, and then go to add some images using the "Upload Media" tab... and nothing happens.  No uploaded image, no error message, no nothing. Yes, I understand what the issue is... but it's enough to totally bamboozle anyone who's unfamiliar with the forum.
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MulletproofMonk
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MAY 12, 08:15 PM
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MulletproofMonk
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MAY 12, 08:19 PM
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thanks pmbrunelle and Patrick for the uploading image fix. guess I haven't had to post a pic in years...
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