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Originally Posted by LuckyLightning
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To go back stock, look at this link. May be cheap, I did not run any numbers, plus I know zero about the vendor.
http://stores.a-resto-parts.com/1963...ith-idler-arm/
To do it right, get all these pieces in his kit, pics w/components’ names in below:$280 plus $35 shipping from above source, which I know nothing about. I do know a good online place to order from is RockAutoParts, among numerous others.*see below about buying local.
***IDLER ARM***
***OUTER LEFTHAND TIE ROD***
***OUTER RIGHTHAND TIE ROD***
***INNER LEFTHAND TIE ROD***
***INNER RIGHTHAND TIE ROD***
***LEFTHAND TIE ROD SLEEVE***
***RIGHTHAND TIE ROD SLEEVE***
***SWAY BAR FRAME BUSHING INSULATORS (2 EACH)***
***LEFTHAND UPPER BALL JOINT***
***RIGHTHAND UPPER BALL JOINT***
***LEFTHAND LOWER BALL JOINT***
***RIGHTHAND LOWER BALL JOINT***
***LEFTHAND UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT***
***RIGHTHAND UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT***
***LEFTHAND LOWER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT***
***RIGHTHAND LOWER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT***
Now, on the cheap, u may wanna eliminate pieces that are still good or not applicable on your donor; likely ok would be:
-the last 4 (Control Arm shaft kits)
-sway bar frame bushing isolators—likely not applicable
-tie rod sleeves
So basically you'd be buying 4 tie rods, 4 ball joints, and an idler arm (or idler arm bushing repair kit?).
NOW: *check local parts stores & compare prices w/online prices INCLUDING SHIPPING—may be best to buy local, where u can exchange some part(s) if needed. Just exchanging 1 part could eat u up in duplicated shipping costs.
Lastly, we all learn from scratch--nothing new about that. May be wise to ask a knowledgeable, friendly mechanic to come look at where you are & get his advice on which way to go--or to advise u on what is still good on your donor truck. Might be the cheapest 6-pack you ever buy!
Luck to you.
Sam