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71GMCstreet · 03-20-2002, 08:07 AM

Okay, I did the EXACT setup on my 71. Here goes.....yes the upper and lower joints will fit the 73 drop spindle. You will have to replace both tie rod ends as they are shorter and thicker than the 71/72 stuff. If you don't change to the 1 1/4" rotor, be prepared to put in a pair of wheel spacers to get the tie-rod to inside wheel end clearances. I'm pretty sure if you change to the 1 1/4" rotors, you MAY need oto change to calipers. I've been on spacers and haven't had any problems. Hope this helps.

03-20-2002, 08:07 AM	#2
71GMCstreet Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 97	Okay, I did the EXACT setup on my 71. Here goes.....yes the upper and lower joints will fit the 73 drop spindle. You will have to replace both tie rod ends as they are shorter and thicker than the 71/72 stuff. If you don't change to the 1 1/4" rotor, be prepared to put in a pair of wheel spacers to get the tie-rod to inside wheel end clearances. I'm pretty sure if you change to the 1 1/4" rotors, you MAY need oto change to calipers. I've been on spacers and haven't had any problems. Hope this helps.