I assume your '85 has the later style radius rod. Regardless, I found it was possible to take the lower control arm etc. off the vehicle as a "unit". image: https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/LwrContArmRmvd.jpg My guess is that the rod length etc. are similar or the same as your '85. (though I don't know how power steering figures into all this) Not saying it's the right way to do things, it wasn't easy to do (especially re-installing the "unit"), but if the radius rod won't come loose, and if you're replacing the lower control arm bushings in your rebuild process..... Neil. On 1/19/15, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote: > Ok, got it. Perhaps a washer, of similar thickness and same ID, welded in > place. I have to suggest that this is a very forgiving area. This van has > held alignment, without unusual wear, for quite some time. The rust is > formidable and I can only guess that if these components hold their > positions after alignment, all will be well. > Now the challenge is to remove the radius rods from their berths, at the > lower control arms. I started my attempt at removal today, after soaking in > penetrating oil for two days, then hitting them with mapp gas. Not a hint > of budging so far. These have to come out, as the bushing ends are > destroyed by rust and wear. > Thank you very much for all your help...... >
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