72 Chevelle Front End Rebuild Part 1

Watch as I tear down the ENTIRE front suspension of my 1972 Chevelle! I will show you how I remove the control arms, steering linkage, springs, and sway bar. The tie rod end is pretty seized into the steering arm, so I quickly show how to deal with that by using penetrating fluid, heat, and patience. The control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, sway bar end links, center link, tie rods, idler arm, and springs will all need to be replaced on this vehicle as it still has the ORIGINAL suspension! These suspension parts are pretty simple to remove and replace with hand tools, but if you have an impact gun, things become even easier. I plan to use a front end rebuild kit on this car to return it back to original performance.
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[@tonyjackson9950]

Great video series!!!!!.....you helped me a ton with my own chevelle. You definitely have another new subscriber with me. Great detail, nice flow, and good camera work

[@beeasy4360]

Get some spindles from another a body change to front disc brakes tube a arms that’s what I plan on doing on my chevelle

[@jerryrichter4904]

next time put a chain thru coil spring and attach to lower control arm then you'll be safer also pitman arm is on steering box idler arm is on passenger side bolts to frame keep safe

[@yinzguysgarage9519]

Great videos Addison. I am currently restoring a '68 Chevelle SS. Chassis is done and now I am starting body work. Quick safety tip for your viewers...be careful when painting in your garage or shop...especially if you have a hot water tank or gas furnace nearby. Make sure your garage or workshop is well ventilated. Paint fumes and a flame...not a good combination. Keep up the great content!

[@BeShift3d]

Thank you for the tip!

[@CamaroZ-cr9bo]

*Be Shifted* It looks like the paint's either ascot blue or mediterranean blue!!...Ohhhh it's got Cragar's on it!!.....If that's a super sport it could be number's matching!! Is that the first or second paint that car has!?

[@BeShift3d]

I believe it's the second paint job. The original paint looks like burnt orange.

[@CamaroZ-cr9bo]

Chevelle's are built like a tank but can move like a rabbit!!

[@katherineharris1869]

You can work on my cars anytime! Haha
Can’t wait to see the end result!

[@BeShift3d]

Thank you!

[@josephpoindexter248]

Thats a good lookin car

[@joshy0369]

Awesomeness

[@michellelee667]

Love it! I wanted to be there right next to you working on the car!!

[@BeShift3d]

Thank you!

[@marklujano4120]

Another nice video! Good stuff

[@BeShift3d]

Thank you!