Upper Control Arm Support Tool

[greekz]

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.

Greek

[Bob Gaines]

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.

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.

[480083]

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

[greekz]

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.

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.

Thanks Bob I will check with him.  Also, about how long did you make the 2 X 4?

[greekz]

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

Yes that is it.  Thanks for the link.

[s2ms]

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.

[8T03S1425]

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

[FL SAAC]

great tool and great info

Will archive, thanks

[Bob Gaines]

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

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.

[JD]

Section 3, page 16 of the 1967 Service Manual...

[Bob Gaines]

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.

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.

Thanks 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.

[greekz]

Thanks for all for all of the information.  I really appreciate it!

[roddster]

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.

[Royce Peterson]

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.