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Markb73gtorino 
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 Topic: Rear Control Arm Bushing ReplacementPosted: 19-January-2019 at 1:22PM |
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Hello all, I am about to install new bushings in the rear control arms on my 73 Torino. Looks straight forward but I am not sure what thrust washers are and where to put them in. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 19-January-2019 at 5:09PM |
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what bushings are you using?
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74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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Markb73gtorino
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Posted: 19-January-2019 at 5:15PM |
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I am using poly urethane
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 19-January-2019 at 9:08PM |
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ok, are you referring to the ring looking things? IIRC they go on the upper arms??? i can look at my car tomorrow...
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74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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Markb73gtorino
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Posted: 22-January-2019 at 2:15PM |
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Hello all, I am replacing the bushings on my rear end of the 73 Torino, all is good except I am having a hard time finding a diagram of the rear end parts so I can make sure I put everything back together correctly. Does anyone have a diagram or can point me to where I can find one. Thanks
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 22-January-2019 at 7:09PM |
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mark, take a look through my thread... there should be a couple pics that may be helpful... i'll dig around through my stuff see f i can find a diagram? i thought the energysuspension bushing came with a diagram??? the lower arms are pretty straight forward the uppers and the thrust washer thing you mentioned was a strange concept, it threw me for a loop at first! basically it goes against the arm outside the small end of the installed bushing to keep the arm from walking over and rubbing against the bracket.
http://forum.grantorinosport.org/johns-74-sh-clone-build-thread_topic10024.html |
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74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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Posted: 22-January-2019 at 9:46PM |
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Johnny,
Thanks for the reply. The thrust washer I figured out with a video. Looking at the bracket though, there does not appear to be room for a thrust washer. It all fits pretty tight. The diagram that comes with the bushings is general and not specific to the Torino. I am having a hard time finding shop manuals for my car without spending a small fortune. Thanks for the help. When I get better at this I will be able to contribute more to this web site. I am a mechanic that is still in elementary school so to speak. |
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Posted: 23-January-2019 at 11:30AM |
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72 GT Ute
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 23-January-2019 at 1:10PM |
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that's ok i've worked on lots of different cars over the years and had to learn particulars about these cars as i went
 i had to trim some of the edge off on the thrust bushing for them to fit too Edited by californiajohnny - 23-January-2019 at 3:37PM |
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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Posted: 23-January-2019 at 1:14PM |
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the brown or maroon ford manuals are the best i got 2 of the set were in my car when i got it
the haynes and chiltons don't really tell you sh*t IMO!!! |
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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Posted: 23-January-2019 at 2:55PM |
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Mark, I am with the others, invest in the shop manuals. They are invaluable, I use mine all the time. They make reprints now too and digital versions as well.
I have this pic of the rear suspension that may help:  Edited by 72FordGTS - 23-January-2019 at 2:56PM |
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Markb73gtorino
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Posted: 24-January-2019 at 1:23AM |
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That photo worked!! I have started buying the shop manuals. Thanks for all of the links. As I get better at this I will be able to help others too. This web site has really saved my tail. I will post photos when I get the bushings in.
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Posted: 09-December-2025 at 10:07AM |
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Anyone know if the dimple on the lower rear control arm goes toward front or rear? 1973 torino
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