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Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
Hi,
Are the 67-72 coil springs for the front intechangeable with 1973-87 coil fronts? I know you can swap the entire front end, but was wondering if you could swap just the coil springs? Thanks
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
yes they are interchangeable, i have them on my burb, but it also has the newer crossmember as well.
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
My buddy did this swap also (73 & later front suspension swap w/o swapping the c.member). When we compared the front coils, the 68 coils were shorter than the newer springs (both un-cut factory stuff).
He went w/the 68 coils since they were shorter & we were trying to lower the truck.
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
Can you swap the '73+ a-arms and spindle to a '72 crossmember? I thought the whole unit would have to be swapped in.
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
Yes, the a-arms, spindles, & brakes can be swapped by themselves. Swapping the crossmember is extra work unless your swapping the entire assembly as a unit (meaning nothing needs to be taken apart for rebuilding).
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
I wasn't aware, thanks for the info. My understanding is the later lower arms have a more suitable shape for bags, as well as rebuild parts are considerably cheaper. I am in the process of completely rebuilding the front end, so it sounds like a good time to swap to the '73+ arms.
Are there any other details I need to watch for? Thanks again! Last edited by CHYNSPR; 10-02-2007 at 01:53 PM. |
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
I appreciate the help, I am on the hunt for some later arms.
Thanks, SCOTI |
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
Get the drag/center-link when you get the arms. Then you can use 73-up tie-rod ends too.
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Re: Front Coil Springs....Same for 73-87?
Will do, thanks again!!!
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