'63 C10 Upper Ball Joint Bolt TOO SHORT - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

'63MurderTruck · 12-26-2016, 08:54 PM

I'm putting 2.5" drop spindles on my sons '63 C10...

The upper frame on new spindles are approx 1/4" thicker than the originals. So, it's impossible to get the castle bolt even close to being able to get the cotter pin in.

Does anyone know of any aftermarket UPPER BALL JOINTS with a longer bolt?

If not, can anyone think of any other ways to solve this problem?

Thanks

Been doing some 'googling'...
Will this work? They're 1/2" inch longer than originals...
https://www.amazon.com/Proforged-101.../dp/B008VQKP5A

Or these, which are 1" longer
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...del/c10-pickup

My concern with these longer ball joint bolts is that the diameter of the hole will not allow the aftermarket spindle to travel any further up the shaft than they already are on the originals. Does that make sense?

**PGSigns** · 12-26-2016, 09:19 PM

What year group spindles did you order? Can you post pics of the stuff you pulled off and the control arms? There are a couple of different ball joints used over the years.
Jimmy

'63MurderTruck · 12-26-2016, 09:24 PM

I ordered the brakes and spindles off ebay. They were supposed to be made for this year truck, a 1963 C10.

I'll take some pix tomorrow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

What year group spindles did you order? Can you post pics of the stuff you pulled off and the control arms? There are a couple of different ball joints used over the years.
Jimmy

'63MurderTruck · 12-26-2016, 09:47 PM

I ordered these ball joints...
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...del/c10-pickup

I'll update this after they arrive and check to see if they work.

**PGSigns** · 12-26-2016, 09:55 PM

Its the size of the taper that is important and not the length of the threads. Is this a drum brake truck or did it have a disc swap on it?
Jimmy

'63MurderTruck · 12-27-2016, 03:26 AM

It has drums, currently switching over to disc brakes with 2.5" drop spindles.

The main issue is that the thickness of the spindle frame where the top ball joint goes through is 1/4-1/2" THICKER than the original spindle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Its the size of the taper that is important and not the length of the threads. Is this a drum brake truck or did it have a disc swap on it?
Jimmy

Grounded63 · 12-27-2016, 04:54 PM

Somewhat of a similar issue, I installed a lowering kit from western chassis. The new supplied castle nuts were taller than a factory style. Where the " Crown " section was built on top of the nut, and not into the nut. If that makes sense, maybe something to look at.

12-26-2016, 08:54 PM	#1
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	'63 C10 Upper Ball Joint Bolt TOO SHORT I'm putting 2.5" drop spindles on my sons '63 C10... The upper frame on new spindles are approx 1/4" thicker than the originals. So, it's impossible to get the castle bolt even close to being able to get the cotter pin in. Does anyone know of any aftermarket UPPER BALL JOINTS with a longer bolt? If not, can anyone think of any other ways to solve this problem? Thanks Been doing some 'googling'... Will this work? They're 1/2" inch longer than originals... https://www.amazon.com/Proforged-101.../dp/B008VQKP5A Or these, which are 1" longer https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...del/c10-pickup My concern with these longer ball joint bolts is that the diameter of the hole will not allow the aftermarket spindle to travel any further up the shaft than they already are on the originals. Does that make sense? Last edited by '63MurderTruck; 12-26-2016 at 09:06 PM. Reason: new info

12-26-2016, 09:19 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: '63 C10 Upper Ball Joint Bolt TOO SHORT What year group spindles did you order? Can you post pics of the stuff you pulled off and the control arms? There are a couple of different ball joints used over the years. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-26-2016, 09:47 PM	#4
'63MurderTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 184	Re: '63 C10 Upper Ball Joint Bolt TOO SHORT I ordered these ball joints... https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...del/c10-pickup I'll update this after they arrive and check to see if they work.

12-26-2016, 09:55 PM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: '63 C10 Upper Ball Joint Bolt TOO SHORT Its the size of the taper that is important and not the length of the threads. Is this a drum brake truck or did it have a disc swap on it? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-27-2016, 04:54 PM	#7
Grounded63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canon City, Colorado Posts: 73	Re: '63 C10 Upper Ball Joint Bolt TOO SHORT Somewhat of a similar issue, I installed a lowering kit from western chassis. The new supplied castle nuts were taller than a factory style. Where the " Crown " section was built on top of the nut, and not into the nut. If that makes sense, maybe something to look at.



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