I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

We tore my dads 68 down. Swapping out drums for disc up front and drop spindles. Got the passenger side buttoned up and the upper drivers side done. CAN NOT get the factory ball joints out from the lower control arm. Anybody know where I can pick one of these up?

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

if you cant find one closer, i took the uppers and lowers off my 1972,went tubular, pretty sure theyre the same

you can have the one you need for the ride
i can box up

im in indiana 46901

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

I've rarely seen where the BJs are spot welded in. Look closely. Never seen one that wouldn't come out with a BFH

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

You're on the other side of the country, so I can't help. Do you know anyone with a hydraulic press? That's how I did mine. And, yes, I've also seen where some have been welded in.

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

EdB used to have his lowers tack welded in on the original lower A-Arms. they just wore out over time and that is how he kept them from popping in and out over bumps/holes in road. Glad they finally got replaced. I tend to agree with kwmech that they may be welded in, which normally means they will need welded in again to keep things fit. I would look for another a-arm also.

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That might be an option as I have not came across any in my search. We have tried everything.. Brute force, heat.. **** aint coming out... My buddy is gonna let me know if he cant wrangle one up before he comes back down to help me put it all back together.. So if not, I will def be hitting you up. Thanks

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

I got creative years ago and made some solid steel rings to replace the folded out sheet metal where the ball joint presses in and came up with this. Ground out the ring and opened up the hole with a drum sander and welded this in

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pictures

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Take a wire wheel around both sides, clean off thoroughly. Mix atf and acetone in a container 50/50 big enough to fit the end of the control arm in. Prop the balljoint end down in the container and make sure the entire balljoint is submerged. Cover up with a towel to minimize acetone from evaporating. Leave for 24 hours. It should come out with appropriate technique.

It will come out.

If you give up take it to a shop with a press. By the way are you using an actual balljoint remover??

You are giving up too easily.

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

If I am not mistaken, the control arms are the same through 84.

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While it's clean look for evidence of welding.

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

Control arms are the same for the 1/2 tons from 63 to 72. 73 changed to the rubber bushings on the control arm shafts.
Not sure on the difference between 3/4 and 1 tons though

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

Heres one on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14462670187...ke%3AChevrolet

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

Do you still have the lower control arms from your 1972 C10 ?
I am looking for both lower control arms for my 1972 C10 Big Block truck.

Thanks,

Brian

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

yes i do still have them, waiting on WPSharpshooter to respond, he has first chance

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

Hi,

Thanks for letting ne know. I am willing to pay for UPS Ground shipping as well,

Regards,

Brian

Re: I need a drivers side lower control arm?
 

Hi

brianb3001
this is not the way this works, i am not listing this item or item's for sale, just trying to help a member out
wpsharpshooter has first chance
if you're looking for a set, check parts for sale
Thank You