Need help installing the rear lower control arm

[gnx547]

I'm installing the rear lower control arms on my 94 GT, and I'm having a hard time getting the control arm bolt hole to line up with the axle hole. I have the rear shock and the axle dampener unbolted and disconnected. I have one bolt holding the front control arm, but it is not tightened. As you can see in the pics the control arm bushing is almost in, I can't get it in any further for the holes to line up. I jack up the control arm and still can't get the arm bolt holes to line up. If I jack up the axle the control arm moves further away from the bolt hole. Seems like the axle needs to be pushed in a little so the holes will line up, but I tried a little push and kicking, it didn't do nothing. I used my soft hammer trying to tap it in, and it didn't work.

I'm stuck, How do I get these control arms in? Do I have to remove the upper control arms to get the lowers in? Any tips or suggestions?

The hole is almost lined up, I can't get it in any further

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[rdsnake]

Get another jack and put it under the rear end. I forgot where I usually put it, eaither under the center section or under the axle tube.

 

[Bigturbonotch]

Get another jack and put it under the rear end. I forgot where I usually put it, eaither under the center section or under the axle tube.

+1....good luck

 

[10thSVT_03]

Is the rear end rolling back or forward? Are you doing one side at a time or did you remove them both already?

 

[h0rsepwr]

Get yourself a big C-Clamp. I've used that method in the past to get holes to line up on control arms.