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jsera · 06-26-2019, 01:07 PM

Hey guys,

My 72 has a bent passenger side lower control arm needing to be replaced. I am having some trouble locating a new one readily available as the truck is at a shop and I don't want to cause delays (ecklers has the arm but its on a 3-4 week back order).

I read that the squarebody arms are the same fit, but that I would have to install 72 model year ball joints to play nice with my spindles. I am also of the understanding the only other difference is the bushings went to rubber on the square bodies. Is this info correct? It seems the 73+ arms are much easier to get.

Alternatively anyone know of a vendor that sells an oe replacement for less than $120?

Thanks!

06-26-2019, 01:07 PM	#1
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Help with Lower Control Arm Replacement (and squarebody arm compatibility) Hey guys, My 72 has a bent passenger side lower control arm needing to be replaced. I am having some trouble locating a new one readily available as the truck is at a shop and I don't want to cause delays (ecklers has the arm but its on a 3-4 week back order). I read that the squarebody arms are the same fit, but that I would have to install 72 model year ball joints to play nice with my spindles. I am also of the understanding the only other difference is the bushings went to rubber on the square bodies. Is this info correct? It seems the 73+ arms are much easier to get. Alternatively anyone know of a vendor that sells an oe replacement for less than $120? Thanks!