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02-02-2015, 04:56 PM
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Front upper ball joint fitment
I've got a 72 c20 that I'm converting to c10. I bought an entire front crossmember from a 69 or 70 c10 and a set of spindles from a 71 so I can keep the disc brakes.
From what I have read on here I should just be able to install ball joints for a 72 c10 and then install the spindles but the 72 ball joints (upper) are .1" larger in diameter than the hole in the a-arm. The ball joints I have are designed so the rubber boot is actually in the hole of a-arm. I believe that is the extra .1" of diameter. The lower ball joints are pressed in so the rubber boot is put on after installation and snaps onto a groove around the ball joint. The uppers aren't made the same way. These are Moog parts and the numbers seem to match what everyone else is using so I do not think its the parts. Has anyone had an issue like this? I do not just want to open the hole because I would be getting very close to the mounting holes.
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02-02-2015, 07:10 PM
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Location: Lanesville, IN
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Re: Front upper ball joint fitment
Ok, never mind. I figured it out. How about putting the rubber boot UNDER the a-arm.
Good think I still have my dunce hat.
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Only Two...... Only two have laid down their lives for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. 2007 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax 1970 Chevy K20 (SOLD) 1972 Chevy C15 (1/2 C10, 1/2 c20) 1970 Chevy C10 (parting out) |
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