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Zeekmiester · 03-25-2021, 10:08 AM

G'Day All,

I have a 1960 GMC Stepper and wondering who would have the correct replacement parts for my Lower Ball joints and Idler arm. I have seen a couple variations on the idler (curved or straight)? or does it matter? They look to be 5-1/2" center to center. As far as the lower ball joints go, It seems they have been replaced in the past since they are bolted and not rivetted. I have had fitment issues like the rest of you and was hoping to save some grief. See pics below.
I do not see any slop in the ball joint But, when I try to move the tire from 6-12 O'clock I feel about 1/16"-1/8" movement, when I do it with the tire off I don't feel any movement. at 9 and 3 I see some movement in the idler arm. Does not seem to be the wheel bearing. Issue is on both sides. Suggestions would be appreciated.

**Clyde65** · 03-26-2021, 04:33 PM

Rock auto had mine, moog brand, 65 GMC

Zeekmiester · 03-28-2021, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the input, I found a set on CPP.hope they are the same. Now, to find a manual steering box or rebuild shop near northern Ohio. Thanks again

03-25-2021, 10:08 AM	#1
Zeekmiester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 28	Front Suspension Parts G'Day All, I have a 1960 GMC Stepper and wondering who would have the correct replacement parts for my Lower Ball joints and Idler arm. I have seen a couple variations on the idler (curved or straight)? or does it matter? They look to be 5-1/2" center to center. As far as the lower ball joints go, It seems they have been replaced in the past since they are bolted and not rivetted. I have had fitment issues like the rest of you and was hoping to save some grief. See pics below. I do not see any slop in the ball joint But, when I try to move the tire from 6-12 O'clock I feel about 1/16"-1/8" movement, when I do it with the tire off I don't feel any movement. at 9 and 3 I see some movement in the idler arm. Does not seem to be the wheel bearing. Issue is on both sides. Suggestions would be appreciated. Attached Images

03-26-2021, 04:33 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Front Suspension Parts Rock auto had mine, moog brand, 65 GMC __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-28-2021, 10:49 AM	#3
Zeekmiester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 28	Re: Front Suspension Parts Thanks for the input, I found a set on CPP.hope they are the same. Now, to find a manual steering box or rebuild shop near northern Ohio. Thanks again



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