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Old 11-10-2010, 10:05 AM   #1
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Lower and Upper Control Arms

Does any one know a company that makes a stock 71-72 control arms that has bushings in the control arms rather than the stock type control arms? Or can I use other control arms from later model and keep the stock cross member for my 71? I dont want these lowered control arms that you can find everywheres. I like my stock height, just want a better ride.
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Old 11-10-2010, 10:38 AM   #2
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Re: Lower and Upper Control Arms

I am sure someone will chime in with more better info, but you can use upper and lower CA's from 73-87 1/2 ton, they have the shafts you are looking for, you will need new ball joints obviously and outer tie rod ends and that should do it.

LMC has them, a GM dealer might also. Are you going to lower the front any?
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Old 11-15-2010, 10:28 AM   #3
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Re: Lower and Upper Control Arms

I dont plan on lowering it. can I use the 71-72 ball joints and spindle if I go to use the 73-87 control arms?
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Old 11-15-2010, 10:47 AM   #4
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Re: Lower and Upper Control Arms

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I dont plan on lowering it. can I use the 71-72 ball joints and spindle if I go to use the 73-87 control arms?
Yes.
The 73-87 lower balljoint is the same as your 71-72 balljoint.
You will need to change out the upper balljoint because the 73-87 style is different from your 71-72 style.
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Re: Lower and Upper Control Arms

but I can still use the same spindle?
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Old 11-15-2010, 01:16 PM   #6
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but I can still use the same spindle?
Yes you can use the 71-72 spindle with the 73-87 control arms.
(upper balljoint change is necessary)
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Old 11-15-2010, 05:42 PM   #7
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thanks lolife99 u have been a big help.
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