control arms R&R: upper studs, lower ubolts

[Orange67]

I believe so. Truck has zero "center" feel, literally thought I had installed the center link backwards... But nope. Hopefully soon I can tear it back apart. I've got some shafts that were on a GMC I got my front disc setup off of that were in great condition.

[Ben_Yeaton]

Originally Posted by Orange67

I believe so. Truck has zero "center" feel, literally thought I had installed the center link backwards... But nope. Hopefully soon I can tear it back apart. I've got some shafts that were on a GMC I got my front disc setup off of that were in great condition.

Can you not install them flipped so the holes are offset the other direction and be OK?

[Orange67]

Originally Posted by Ben_Yeaton

Can you not install them flipped so the holes are offset the other direction and be OK?

Unfortunately, no. The pin is at the front end of the shaft, towards the front end of the cross member. They only go on one way.

[weq92f]

Anybody have input on the original questions:

Replace lower ubolts/nuts and upper studs for mounting A-arms?

Replacement rotor options?

thanks,

-klb

[Grumpy old man]

Upgrade to the 9/16 u-bolts about $8.00 each side and the upper control arm bushing kits run about $25.00 each and you should be able to get them from your local parts store . a quick check showed auto zone has them in stock . always check your local parts house before having anything shipped that way if there is a problem it's an easy face to face fix .

[weq92f]

The deed is done. Upper and lower arm shafts, bushings and seals all replaced. Ended up just reusing the u-bolts/nuts and the upper studs.

New ball joints all around too.

Went to major parts houses and did not find the 9/16 u-bolt upgrade items: HELP part#13503... so just used what I had, including the nuts and washers.

Now I need to put everything back together... springs, spindles, shocks, brakes and sway bar.

-klb

[HO455]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Upgrade to the 9/16 u-bolts about $8.00 each side and the upper control arm bushing kits run about $25.00 each and you should be able to get them from your local parts store . a quick check showed auto zone has them in stock . always check your local parts house before having anything shipped that way if there is a problem it's an easy face to face fix .

Can someone explain the need to change the u-bolts to 9/16"?
Thanks.

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by HO455

Can someone explain the need to change the u-bolts to 9/16"?
Thanks.

my mistake they are 1/2 thick ubolts , heavier than stock, just an upgrade and why not upgrade to new heavier bolts rather than re use 50 year old suspension parts that have been known to break ? If your rebuilding your front end whats another $20.00 and peace of mind ?