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mcmlxix · 12-12-2003, 05:49 PM

I have all new moog parts for the front end. I want to find the lower control arm bolts locally before I tear into it. Does anyone have the dimensions? Are the OE Grade 8? What about the perches that hold the lower control arm in place? Its hard to tell. What about the Gm part numbers for them? And does any one with an interchange manual know if they were use in other trucks?
This is all for a 1971 C/10 SWB with power steering.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-12-2003, 06:46 PM

in regards to the interchange manual
1967-70 upper control arms will interchange with the blazer 69/70 1971 g10-20 vanand 1500-2500 gmc van in addition to the 63-70 c10 pickup and 1500 pickup theyre part numbers
3968695 left and right respectively

Lowers
part # 396897 left and14013062 right interchange with the 67-70 c10/1500 truck blazer 70 jimmy 71 71 g10-20 and 1500/2500 vans

as for the bolts i cant find sizes but LMC sells them for the trucks for upper and lower control arms

Tx Firefighter · 12-12-2003, 08:31 PM

The perches for the lower arms are riveted to the crossmember. If they are not damaged, there should not be any reason to replace them.

mcmlxix · 12-19-2003, 06:51 PM

Well I spoke to a few dealerships today. I ended up buying one U-bolt. They raped me for $7.35. They invoiced it uner part number 345970. When I got back to work a made a few calls. The other dealer said that part number fits 73-96 C1500 trucks and the G-Van. Ther computer didnt go back any further ...

I did a search on the board. I came up with one post in the 73-87 board matching that part number for $3.83 each. They were looking for them for an 80 C10. Now I am wondering if its the right bolt.

I will try and compre it to one on the truck tomorrow(provided it's not snowing)

If any one has access to a dealership, please verify this part number and if it will fit my 71 C10.

Also, if you can get them cheap, let me know what 4 with shipping to 10310 will cost. The dealers around me a jerks and a rip off!

Thanks
Rich

Rooster's 67 · 12-19-2003, 07:41 PM

I can get 4 of them for 5.16 each shipping about two-three bucks?

These are the u-bolts that holt the control arm shaft to the cross member? correct?

**Chevy4Life** · 12-19-2003, 09:54 PM

At some point GM went to a larger U-bolt (from 7/16" or 1/2" to 9/16") You just have drill out the holes to fit the new bolt. Probably why the part# isn't correct for our year.

I just put the stock u-bolts back on my '67, they definitely
look smaller than those in the picture.

LMC has them listed for 12.95 ea.

I'm definitely going to get some of the 9/16" u-bolts. The stock ones weren't in the greatest shape anyways and no one needs a lower a-arm flying off.

12-12-2003, 05:49 PM	#1
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	need info on bolts I have all new moog parts for the front end. I want to find the lower control arm bolts locally before I tear into it. Does anyone have the dimensions? Are the OE Grade 8? What about the perches that hold the lower control arm in place? Its hard to tell. What about the Gm part numbers for them? And does any one with an interchange manual know if they were use in other trucks? This is all for a 1971 C/10 SWB with power steering. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-12-2003, 06:46 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,303	in regards to the interchange manual 1967-70 upper control arms will interchange with the blazer 69/70 1971 g10-20 vanand 1500-2500 gmc van in addition to the 63-70 c10 pickup and 1500 pickup theyre part numbers 3968695 left and right respectively Lowers part # 396897 left and14013062 right interchange with the 67-70 c10/1500 truck blazer 70 jimmy 71 71 g10-20 and 1500/2500 vans as for the bolts i cant find sizes but LMC sells them for the trucks for upper and lower control arms __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-12-2003, 08:31 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The perches for the lower arms are riveted to the crossmember. If they are not damaged, there should not be any reason to replace them. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 12-12-2003 at 08:38 PM.

12-19-2003, 06:51 PM	#4
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Well I spoke to a few dealerships today. I ended up buying one U-bolt. They raped me for $7.35. They invoiced it uner part number 345970. When I got back to work a made a few calls. The other dealer said that part number fits 73-96 C1500 trucks and the G-Van. Ther computer didnt go back any further ... I did a search on the board. I came up with one post in the 73-87 board matching that part number for $3.83 each. They were looking for them for an 80 C10. Now I am wondering if its the right bolt. I will try and compre it to one on the truck tomorrow(provided it's not snowing) If any one has access to a dealership, please verify this part number and if it will fit my 71 C10. Also, if you can get them cheap, let me know what 4 with shipping to 10310 will cost. The dealers around me a jerks and a rip off! Thanks Rich __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-19-2003, 07:41 PM	#5
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	I can get 4 of them for 5.16 each shipping about two-three bucks? These are the u-bolts that holt the control arm shaft to the cross member? correct? __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-19-2003, 09:54 PM	#6
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 750	At some point GM went to a larger U-bolt (from 7/16" or 1/2" to 9/16") You just have drill out the holes to fit the new bolt. Probably why the part# isn't correct for our year. I just put the stock u-bolts back on my '67, they definitely look smaller than those in the picture. LMC has them listed for 12.95 ea. I'm definitely going to get some of the 9/16" u-bolts. The stock ones weren't in the greatest shape anyways and no one needs a lower a-arm flying off.



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