I have to remove the lower control arm on my '66. The shop manual shows a tool to support the upper control arm while removing the lower arm. Does anyone know where I might buy this tool. Thanks for any help.
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Quote from: greekz on July 26, 2025, 06:31:44 PMI have to remove the lower control arm on my '66. The shop manual shows a tool to support the upper control arm while removing the lower arm. Does anyone know where I might buy this tool. Thanks for any help.
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Marcus Anghel used to sell them on his website https://anghelrestorations.com/ You can just use a length of 2 X 4 in a pinch. While the wood is not a exact fit like the metal one described in the shop manual the wood one will not mar the metal. At least it has worked for me when I couldn't find my metal one.
Is this what you want?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253175128882?fits=Model%3AMustang%7CMake%3AFord&_skw=ford+mustang+control+arm+tool&itmmeta=01K14H5RFCNW948WDJGBN5FVQH&hash=item3af269e332:g:70YAAOSwhxBZt0Ud&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cIbPE4iJk47PQYE38yU55469%2F6O4vNlRiymHC7tw8iW7PsAYxPDh10TELfu2V4DEFTM0m8Zg%2Fq4V%2Bpo5jCNNSGGPZJ34Ef5rcdyUhhdoHDJ0UbmKgAhC4z7ihtVkrO9Hqk2uB6iUvvtJz2xnKVgrZiGQgyeH6EH1jwpVAVudPbwNnh%2FqcsDhkXkyvHG63RYfpbR9J33oZKak9Cgwe4r%2BCpwwE66rrQvwIDB1ihejMGjIlaKzB74fxLap%2Btl0qyNnDSkhN1w%2BCt%2BEzSbn%2F%2BkuP1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_KHl5GJZg
Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 26, 2025, 07:03:39 PMQuote from: greekz on July 26, 2025, 06:31:44 PMI have to remove the lower control arm on my '66. The shop manual shows a tool to support the upper control arm while removing the lower arm. Does anyone know where I might buy this tool. Thanks for any help.
Greek
Marcus Anghel used to sell them on his website https://anghelrestorations.com/ You can just use a length of 2 X 4 in a pinch. While the wood is not a exact fit like the metal one described in the shop manual the wood one will not mar the metal. At least it has worked for me when I couldn't find my metal one.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 26, 2025, 07:03:39 PMThanks Bob I will check with him. Also, about how long did you make the 2 X 4?
Quote from: 480083 on July 26, 2025, 07:32:11 PMIs this what you want?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253175128882?fits=Model%3AMustang%7CMake%3AFord&_skw=ford+mustang+control+arm+tool&itmmeta=01K14H5RFCNW948WDJGBN5FVQH&hash=item3af269e332:g:70YAAOSwhxBZt0Ud&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cIbPE4iJk47PQYE38yU55469%2F6O4vNlRiymHC7tw8iW7PsAYxPDh10TELfu2V4DEFTM0m8Zg%2Fq4V%2Bpo5jCNNSGGPZJ34Ef5rcdyUhhdoHDJ0UbmKgAhC4z7ihtVkrO9Hqk2uB6iUvvtJz2xnKVgrZiGQgyeH6EH1jwpVAVudPbwNnh%2FqcsDhkXkyvHG63RYfpbR9J33oZKak9Cgwe4r%2BCpwwE66rrQvwIDB1ihejMGjIlaKzB74fxLap%2Btl0qyNnDSkhN1w%2BCt%2BEzSbn%2F%2BkuP1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_KHl5GJZg
Yes that is it. Thanks for the link.
The tools work great but on a 65-66 driver's side you will need to move the fuel line out of the way since it runs right where the tool needs to sit against the frame.
There are several sources for tool design and tool acquisition information. Here is a link to the Vintage Mustang Forum that gives very specific tool design info. If you look deep enough in the web, you'll see examples of how some guys use a section of 2" x 4" lumber.
1st Gen Mustang Upper Control Arm Support Tool (https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/ford-suspension-support-tool.1198220/)
great tool and great info
Will archive, thanks
Quote from: s2ms on July 26, 2025, 10:04:46 PMQuote from: 8T03S1425 on July 27, 2025, 07:27:28 AMThere are several sources for tool design and tool acquisition information. Here is a link to the Vintage Mustang Forum that gives very specific tool design info. If you look deep enough in the web, you'll see examples of how some guys use a section of 2" x 4" lumber.
1st Gen Mustang Upper Control Arm Support Tool (https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/ford-suspension-support-tool.1198220/)
There is a description and dimensions of the tool in every year of shop manual 65-70 which are the only ones I have in my library.
Section 3, page 16 of the 1967 Service Manual...
Quote from: greekz on July 26, 2025, 08:13:17 PMQuote from: Bob Gaines on July 26, 2025, 07:03:39 PMQuote from: greekz on July 26, 2025, 06:31:44 PMI have to remove the lower control arm on my '66. The shop manual shows a tool to support the upper control arm while removing the lower arm. Does anyone know where I might buy this tool. Thanks for any help.
Greek
Marcus Anghel used to sell them on his website https://anghelrestorations.com/ You can just use a length of 2 X 4 in a pinch. While the wood is not a exact fit like the metal one described in the shop manual the wood one will not mar the metal. At least it has worked for me when I couldn't find my metal one.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 26, 2025, 07:03:39 PMThanks Bob I will check with him. Also, about how long did you make the 2 X 4?
I used a 2X4 cut 7 1/2.You will have to hold the 2X4 in place until the arm comes in contact with it.
Thanks for all for all of the information. I really appreciate it!
Let me add. Use the length in the JD picture, I just used a pair of grade 8 bolts & nuts instead of welding anything. It worked.
The piece in the shop manual will work but it is overkill in my opinion. I cut a piece out of 3/4" steel that works well and is simpler than welding.