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crazy longhorn · 01-08-2003, 01:48 AM

JJR,the info given to me on the 3/4 tons(from local napa) is the ball joints interchange from 71-86 or 87 on the pickups. I didnt see his book, so it was just info given to me. I do know from experience that the 71 3/4 ton lower ball joint will press into the 67-70 3/4 ton lower arms, but the steer stops are different on the older arms(same deal as the 1/2 tons, it will shorten the turning radius), & will require a little grinding on the stops on the spindles to straighten it up.......crazyL

01-08-2003, 01:48 AM	#29
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	JJR,the info given to me on the 3/4 tons(from local napa) is the ball joints interchange from 71-86 or 87 on the pickups. I didnt see his book, so it was just info given to me. I do know from experience that the 71 3/4 ton lower ball joint will press into the 67-70 3/4 ton lower arms, but the steer stops are different on the older arms(same deal as the 1/2 tons, it will shorten the turning radius), & will require a little grinding on the stops on the spindles to straighten it up.......crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....