Some questions C1 corvette suspension

[Jimmy Hufford]

Hello Everyone,

I have a some of questions regarding the front suspension.

How do I take appart the third arm and the pitman arm from the drag link. i removed the carter pins and have put knocker loose oil on the threads. Is there a tool I am suppose to use to unscrew the end caps on the drag link?

Also, how do i remove the third arm bearing? I have the crossmember/third arm bracket removed. I used a puller on the items.

I have three rear housings. I am having them sandblasted. Should I primer them or leave them sandblasted to sell? I only need one of them so I wanted to sell the other two. Also, I am having a tough time to figure out the value of each of them. One of the housing had a positraction filler cap.

[Robert C.]

Re: Some questions C1 corvette suspension

Jimmy.

Just use a big screwdriver to remove the end caps. All will be released.
To remove the bearing Hold it in a vise and tap off the arm. If they will be
sitting a long time primer the rear ends to avoid rust. Don't know values.

Robert Cracower

[Wayne P.]

Re: Some questions C1 corvette suspension

Back in theold days there was a drag link socket. I still have one. As stated a big screwdriver should work.
Prime the rears with DP-90. That's all they'll ever need.

[Jimmy Hufford]

Re: Some questions C1 corvette suspension

I remember from my military days there was a 3/8 socket with a flat tip screw driver which I would think would work with my impact wrench. I will see if there is such a thing for the drag link at my local Napa store. Thanks for the information. I will check on the price for a gallon of DP-90.

[Christopher R.]

Re: Some questions C1 corvette suspension

Sears has drag link sockets in their catalog. Haven't seen them, though, at my local Sears. Other tool places may carry them too. But it's not a popular item.