1956 olds front suspension help needed
June 24th, 2012, 10:14 PM
#1
1956 olds front suspension help needed
i plan on tackling the front suspension i plan on replacing the whole thing of the ones i lettered with A but wonder if the ones i labeled with B i can replace just the rubber bushings? and wheres the best place to get everything...thanks shane
June 25th, 2012, 06:27 AM
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I don't know about who's the best place, but Kanter has the bushings. I haven't checked USA Parts or Fusick. You have to love having a grease zerk on everything. I counted about 2 dozen grease points last time I did mine. 
June 25th, 2012, 08:37 AM
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thanks
thanks...those zerk fittings bring back memories of my high school autoshop days....although i never tore into them just put grease into them...so i should be able to just slip new rubber bushings on to the metal..i dont have to get the whole assemby with the metal?thanks again
June 25th, 2012, 11:58 AM
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To be honest, I haven't replaced any front end parts on a 56. I've rebuild a lot of front ends on sixties and seventies cars like the Cutlass guys have and a 56 Chevy once, but not a56 Olds. All I've done with mine other than grease it was a wheel alignment 40 years ago when I had access to the equipment.
June 25th, 2012, 12:38 PM
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Hey Cobalt! Jason here from Kanter.. Noticed you were looking for some front end parts. We offer two great front end kits for your 1956.. I will list what is included. If interested, shoot me a message, email to Jboesche@Kanter.com, or give me a call at 1-800-526-1096 x352. Thanks!
Standard:
2 upper ball joints
2 lower ball joints
2 stabilizer link kits (Most models)
2 outer tie rod ends
2 strut bushing kits (As required)
upper inner bushings
lower inner bushings
control arm bumpers (Most models)
Deluxe kit:
All the standard items plus Inner shaft kits
Standard:
2 upper ball joints
2 lower ball joints
2 stabilizer link kits (Most models)
2 outer tie rod ends
2 strut bushing kits (As required)
upper inner bushings
lower inner bushings
control arm bumpers (Most models)
Deluxe kit:
All the standard items plus Inner shaft kits
Not stellar advertising if you ask me...
June 25th, 2012, 12:53 PM
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I'll e-mail you the name and address for my commission check.
Thanks Olds Dad, I needed a good laugh!
Thanks Olds Dad, I needed a good laugh!
June 25th, 2012, 02:00 PM
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Oh, just so funny! Ha, sorry guys - I use a template for our kits that I copy and paste from. I accidentally pasted the wrong kit for your vehicle! Just trying to help you out - Sorry, I'm sure you've never made a mistake in your lives either 
Correct Template:
Standard:
4 outer pin kits
2 stabilizer link kits (Most models)
2 outer tie rod ends
upper inner bushings
lower inner bushings
1 king pin kit with bushings
Deluxe kit:
All the standard items plus Inner shaft kits
Ha, sorry guys - I use a template for our kits that I copy and paste from. I accidentally pasted the wrong kit for your vehicle! Just trying to help you out - Sorry, I'm sure you've never made a mistake in your lives either Correct Template:
Standard:
4 outer pin kits
2 stabilizer link kits (Most models)
2 outer tie rod ends
upper inner bushings
lower inner bushings
1 king pin kit with bushings
Deluxe kit:
All the standard items plus Inner shaft kits
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