60-62 ball joints
I'm looking at replacing the ball joints on my 62. Does anyone know why CPP wants $39 a piece for uppers and lowers compared to POL wanting $177 for lowers and 68 for uppers? I don't want to spend more than I have to but I also don't want inferior parts either. Does anyone have any experience in this area? Whats your thoughts on all the different brands/companies offering replacement ball joints?
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they are specific to the Torsion Bar front end, and as such im sure the demand isnt there. Im sure there is only one company that makes them but is distributed by many companies. if you want to fix them, thats pretty much what your stuck with.
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For my 61 apache 10 napa had my uppers I didnt have to replace thge lowers but i did source some out on the web i cant recall where i found them but i remember they were around $75 a piece
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I don't plan on selling my truck and I don't want Chinese parts on my Chevy so I paid the extra for Rare Parts RP10111 lower ball joints. They turned out to be made in Taiwan but they are high quality parts. I think the Moog K680 upper ball joints I bought were made in USA but not sure. These were the best stock parts I could find for my '61.
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You can still find Moog K681 lower ball joints around - I found some on ebay a couple of months ago.
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I just replaced my uppers and lowers with ball joints from a company called "A-Resto Suspension Parts". Looked identical to the worn out ones I took off and so far, no issues. While I was into it, I went ahead and replaced inner and outer tie rod ends as well as the adjuster sleeves and shocks. Old pickup rides and handles a lot better.
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Be smart and swap the cross member out while you are ahead. You will get disc brakes too i you do a 73 and later swap.
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I have no issues with my torsion bar suspension Drop spindles disc brakes easy swap
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Just to update everyone, I went with Rare Parts for the lower ball joints. I ordered them through Early Classic for a total of $300. I did find them at CPP and CJ pony parts for around $40 but I was afraid you get what you pay for. Now it's time to get the originals out. Anyone have any advice as to the EASIEST way to remove them?Attachment 1942202
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The upper ones you have to grind the rivet heads off. |
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