Every Ford Galaxie NEEDS THESE!!! *New Control Arm Install*

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[@francisporter1290]

Great step by step narrative, and your rationale for your choices is spot on.

[@Thecraig909]

Thanks a ton for the feedback! Much appreciated.

[@jjdekay6969]

once you get the whole front suspension together on the frame.......Clear coat the whole deal (from the firewall forward)with 2 coats of clear. Other wise ,in less than 6 months, that pretty black frame and suspension, will be held together with rusty ass funky bolts and hardware. Even stainless will eventually rust. Clear will make it look great for a long time.

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

Man, do yourself a favor and get a gallon of EvapoRust. Drop all that rusty hardware in it overnight, and you're golden.

[@sandythomson9567]

I have actually used those lower control arm bolts in my 63 Mercury Monterey. Good product that will changed the whole feel of the car on the road.

[@Courageous_Lion]

Thanks for the great video of the offset shaft bolt replacement. Soon you won't need two different sized sockets as they are going to be made with 1 7/8' stock that we obtained a large amount of. They have a patent pending on them as it stands and as soon as the patent is issued a number will be stamped on the side of one of the flats. And yes, if you are doing this front end rebuild, don't do the whole job and then try to change those as that will cause you a lot of extra work.

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

If I were to pick an old car to be-build I would choose a 64 Galaxie 500 XL if I can find one. I had two before and I found them to be almost bulletproof and easy to hop up.

[@ramseytrain]

no grease points on those new bushing kit bolts, steel on steel you will get excessive wear unless you grease or use a brass bushing

[@jewllake]

look into the tow in and tow out front brace bar that is available for these cars. Greg Donahue 63-64 galaxies sells one. It bolts on to those lower control arm bolts and keeps the front end straight in fast stops or WOT starts. I have on in my 64 Galaxie.

[@Thecraig909]

Yea I’ve seen those. I was going to do those before I bought this one.

[@gje5656]

Coming along looking great

[@Thecraig909]

Thanks!

[@brucegilbert4413]

With the rubber cups on the upper control arm inners there may be no mould around to make them but to me they look like a GM type bush and the HQ Holden had the same type of system 😊

[@jimconway6173]

Like what you have done.. Will help me a lot on my 63 galaxie X L..

[@xlgalaxiedave]

No bump stops on the control arms? They will save that beautiful powder coat

[@trashman9493]

One of my favorite channels here lately

[@tomasnavratil8310]

I love those old mechanical cars... great job by the way.

[@JalopyJockey]

Were you able to get it into a shop to get aligned yet. I’m wondering how that goes. The front cranked bolt is in a down position and the LCA on these cars are formed to match. When you put in a straight bolt, it raises the front bushing position of the LCA up. It could also cause binding being out of plane with the rear. Ideally, one would swap to 1962 LCAs. Just curious if you noticed any effects from this, or if it is too minor to matter.

[@timothynewkirk2654]

I know you mentioned it, but don't forget to torque everything after assembly! ...Newk from Kentucky

[@Thecraig909]

Definitely will. Thanks!

[@raymoore8381]

Timothy Newkirk dwee22 .

[@brianp6965]

I know this is a 3yr old video but I came across it because I'm in the same process with my 1961 Galaxie. The "anti-harsh" cammed bolts were only used in 63-64. My 61 has straight bolts in the lowers. Also, my upper control arms do not have dust covers at the pivot, and my suspension has never been disassembled so I'm thinking they just didn't use them on earlier years. I do want to replace the o-rings in them but I haven't seen them for this specific application. Did your rebuild kit come with the o-rings? I'm thinking I'll just buy some high-quality, closely sized new ones, unless someone makes exact replacements. Great job on the finish for those parts!

[@davidbush5323]

Love your passion for your art

[@OldCarAlley]

I am restoring a 66 Galaxie.... your suspension is much different. Looking really good. Was the car originally red?

[@1gatomon]

I see you have learned to save your old parts till your finished with things.. Never toss the fly parts till your finished and maybe longer..

[@Thecraig909]

Oh it’s helped me more times than I can remember

[@TheHeavygun]

Love your Galaxie updates, keep em coming.

[@JPmixet]

Great videos man, love the channel...Question...Do you know if the Fatman Fab control arms still need the offset shaft replaced or does Fatman control arms come with their shaft to fix said issue?

[@bigvanillasmooth6772]

Love your channel and long time subscriber. I wanted to ask you about the born again classics offset shafts and whats your thoughts on them three years after your video? I have a 63.5 galaxie "lowrod" and she needs a front in rebuild and was curious before i break the bread for them. Thank you for any info, BVS.

[@jeffsweeney6613]

Coming along nicely

[@carsendamoto3140]

Can’t wait to see this thing running and driving

[@Thecraig909]

Oh me too!

[@donaldk.macbaird4950]

For your bench grinder,take a steel dually rim and weld a 1/4 plate to it and then use a 3/16 inch wall piece of steel pipe welded to that and weld a plate to the end of the pipe for a mount for the grinder

[@davidkeeton6716]

I was going to tell him to get a worn out 18 wheeler brake drum, almost any truck shop or dealership will have some laying around and will probably give you one. Because it weighs around 100lbs you can put some force against the grinder.

[@jimmydionne2699]

those bolts are eccentric or cammed bolts

[@Thecraig909]

Yea that’s the word I couldn’t think of in the video haha. Thanks

[@markgonzales3863]

Hey Craig I am working on a 66 390 2D Original 3 speed car (will be 4 speed). I am so happy you put this on you tube. I am hoping you can guide to places that I can get some interior parts. I will subscribe and see all the vids. Thanks

[@chadkalina1257]

Love the video waiting for the next one

[@Thecraig909]

Thank you!

[@raneman7415]

I think its time to bold that bench grinder down mister! Clean video! Cant wait for the next

[@brazenhammer3307]

Hi wondering if anyone has advice time building a showroom 1960 ford galaxy and want to swap from the burnt out 3 spd manual Columbia shift to an automatic how easy would this be to set up the shifter at the column would I have to find the shift rods and column from an automatic or can I keep the same column?

[@vernm6189]

Hi, great video, I would have used red Loctite the ball joint bolt's and TQ the hell out of them, lol also spray all bolts with Clear/satin, keeps the rust away, this Car is going to be a lot better then your truck, not saying the truck is bad , but this is going to be BAD lol 3.40 rear gear with a 4 speed ( auto/manual) and a 302/5.0 my kind of build!

[@sgtfroman]

What a tease at the end... Lol keep them coming.

[@Thecraig909]

Haha oh ive got some good stuff coming. Just started school so I’m doing my best to stay on top of it.

[@kmnremtp]

Ughhhhg more school?!?!

[@kurtbaker4078]

@@Thecraig909 Keep your eye on the prize (degree) Craig

[@sgtfroman]

@@Thecraig909 It look great so far!

[@yamahaxs6501]

coming along great! rock on

[@carldehoney8633]

So the 65 doesn't have the special bolts ?

[@gasratzcustoms]

Looking super good! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@mopartshemi]

I would honestly forget about the body work just mechanical restore it with restored interior enjoy the car daily for a while then go nuts.

[@Thecraig909]

That’s the plan!

[@petersmith7105]

We're did u buy them bolts bro I need some

[@BBAILEY466]

Is the straight shaft assembly conversion something a 78 year old man can do in his garage?

[@mtebaldi1]

Looking for 63 Galaxie 500 xl lower control arms.

[@martythemonster3337]

Are you going to paint the firewall ?

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you.

[@gearjunkie3412]

Where did you get tie rod end connector

[@Viktorrhansen]

Looking great dude! i got to redo all mine cause i used the car haha

[@hectorcervantes5462]

Question, i own a 64 galaxie as well. Most of the time i refer to your videos for knowledge. I was working on my upper control arms and notice that both arms are shimed. What are the shims for and do i need them? Hope you can help.

[@Thecraig909]

Camber and caster alignment. You’ll need some but an alignment shop will redo it and add shims if it needs it when it gets an alignment on a rack.

[@hectorcervantes5462]

@@Thecraig909 Thanks! I got the car a while back. Its my first classic car. I dont know much. Im doing the same thing as you. Replacing parts here and there. I am trying to get running safely.

[@famousbigwes9392]

@@hectorcervantes5462 I just bought my first classic car. Tryna get stuff fixed one by one. What all have you gotten fixed on yours?

[@deanhodges2360]

My control arm bushing refuse to come out

[@akaYeahPat]

hopefully ill be doing this soon to my 63

[@Thecraig909]

Definitely worth the time!

[@akaYeahPat]

@@Thecraig909 Hell yeah man, Already got ridetech 4link coilcover suspension

[@95BlackLightning]

Ball Joint boots go on AFTER they are installed, not smashed like you installed them.

[@Thecraig909]

It’s a prebuilt setup. That’s how they come.

[@jerry3041]

What engine are you putting in it

[@alexemme3679]

302 for now Eventually 390

[@Thecraig909]

Yea most likely.

[@jerry3041]

@@Thecraig909 oh ok sounds good

[@kmnremtp]

Pop!

[@rogernatale6953]

You should check out old car alley he's doing a galaxie too .get some tips from him too

[@ronaldcoley5153]

This video doesn't tell where to buy these bolts

[@jordanwiley4582]

you gotta bolt that bench grinder down my guy lol or grab a beefy one with a stand off like FB marketplace or something

[@rickallen6378]

I really dig that music, is it from a men's bath house?

[@Thecraig909]

There’s a few. Do you know the time stamp from where it was?

[@briankinnard654]

Don't throw Your old stuff out till You are done. You may need something. Might want to bolt down that ginder. You rip Your fingers or hand trying to hold it You'll wish it was bolted down.

[@frostbite1427]

use a c clamp

[@DasMoose9001]

Was really hoping you’d focus on one thing at a time, apparently for KZbin mashing it together in a collage is the only way.

[@stex1985]

👍

[@mostollercustoms1049]

Minty

[@Thecraig909]

The mintiest

[@d1ld]

I need to rebuild the front suspention on my 71 Comet GT. I do drive it localy but shes bad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJTdk6RtjceLsLc

[@michaelyeaple8468]

Eggzakly.

[@Thecraig909]

Eggzellent

[@Venturemaster_Nate]

First

[@Thecraig909]

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[@rafatrill]

So let me get this right u had to buy 2 cnc bolts? Jesus christ that's like 700 bucks on bolts. That's a LS engine from the junkyard FT

[@jonturner4076]

Pretty sure that's $350 for the pair ("kit").

[@rafatrill]

@@jonturner4076 that's still a lot for bolts

[@walnutmanor]

When the loud music starts, I stop watching.