Using same upper and lower a arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

greygoose · 02-13-2009, 10:12 PM

could I get spindles and disk breaks off late 70's to early 80's chevy truck and use them on my 68.And just change out the ball joints on the control arm to match the spindles?

greygoose · 02-13-2009, 11:07 PM

Is there anybody that can help me.?

mikeoj · 02-13-2009, 11:57 PM

You can use the control arms from the spindle donor trucks also.May want to get the rest of the steering linkage also.Tie rod ends will be different.

greygoose · 02-14-2009, 01:43 AM

Thanks,mikeoj

Tx Firefighter · 02-14-2009, 07:24 AM

The simple answer is yes, you can install later model ball joints directly into your existing control arms to be able and use later model spindles and brakes. No mods required.

Like said above, be sure and grab the steering linkage from spindle to spindle too. It is different from the early model stuff.

After that, you just need a disc brake master cylinder and proportioning valve off a late model truck and hook up the lines.

**Boog** · 02-14-2009, 08:11 AM

Why not use the later model control arms as well? They use press in rubber bushings instead to help isolate and quiet suspension and are less expensive to replace when the time comes. I have arms and spindles from an 82 on my 69. A bolt on.

02-13-2009, 10:12 PM	#1
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Using same upper and lower a arms could I get spindles and disk breaks off late 70's to early 80's chevy truck and use them on my 68.And just change out the ball joints on the control arm to match the spindles? __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it Last edited by greygoose; 02-13-2009 at 11:06 PM.

02-13-2009, 11:07 PM	#2
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Re: Using same upper and lower a arms Is there anybody that can help me.? __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it

02-13-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: Using same upper and lower a arms You can use the control arms from the spindle donor trucks also.May want to get the rest of the steering linkage also.Tie rod ends will be different. __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

02-14-2009, 01:43 AM	#4
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Re: Using same upper and lower a arms Thanks,mikeoj __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it

02-14-2009, 07:24 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Using same upper and lower a arms The simple answer is yes, you can install later model ball joints directly into your existing control arms to be able and use later model spindles and brakes. No mods required. Like said above, be sure and grab the steering linkage from spindle to spindle too. It is different from the early model stuff. After that, you just need a disc brake master cylinder and proportioning valve off a late model truck and hook up the lines. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-14-2009, 08:11 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: Using same upper and lower a arms Why not use the later model control arms as well? They use press in rubber bushings instead to help isolate and quiet suspension and are less expensive to replace when the time comes. I have arms and spindles from an 82 on my 69. A bolt on. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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