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Old 01-19-2010, 12:24 AM   #9
lolife99
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Re: 71 suspension or use what I got?

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Originally Posted by gcburdic View Post
Trux....Thanks again for your input....I gotta LONG ways to go before I worry about the rear gear, but I have this thread to reference when I need this info....Thanks Much!



Lolife....I am definitely going to replace all the front stuff so I like the thought of cheaper setup.....so will the 68 or 71 upper and lower a-arms (already have these) work w/ the 73+ ball joints, spindles, calipers, tie rods, rotors?? Will I also need the 73+ center link too??
Yes,... the 73-87 balljoints will bolt and press into your 68 a-arms.
You need the 73-87 steering centerlink,... and then buy new inner and outer tie rods, idler arm, spindles and calipers.

Just go to your local parts store and price the stuff for a 72 compared to a 73 truck. It all adds up to big savings.
Rubber brake hoses alone, are a big savings in the 73-87 version.
Good luck.
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