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09-15-2006, 09:27 PM
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Bad Truck News
Just got the word this afternoon, TRUCK WON"T pass inspection. Passengers side upper control arm broken where the bushing goes in. So I am looking for a passenger side upper "A" arm from a '71-72 C20-C30.
I will start looking in junk yards on the weekend for something usable.  Big bummer.
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09-15-2006, 09:34 PM
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Re: Bad Truck News
Knowing what we know about the PA inspections... did you verify the arm is actually cracked? They'll do what ever they can to park an old vehicle.
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09-15-2006, 09:38 PM
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Re: Bad Truck News
where are you located? Klingers in Pine Grove PA had 7-10 trucks last time I went out there (C-10's and 20/30's) ....PA Inspections suck, I am scared to take mine in when the time comes. Just had to put 4 tires on the car to pass this year....Try another shop? If you go to Klinger be sure to take your scrap steel, they will pay cash!
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09-15-2006, 09:52 PM
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Re: Bad Truck News
I have a spare set of control arms.And a set of brand new ball joints. The arms have rust scale but no holes, and the joints are for 69-70. I will trade you the arms and joints for two new upper ball joints for a 72. PM me if you are interested.
Bob
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09-15-2006, 11:24 PM
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Re: Bad Truck News
People (mostly from PA) say Maryland inspection sucks(and it does).But,at least once you`re through,that`s it...forever!And,with inspecting only being required when changing titles,it helps keep people from inheriting nasty problems from dishonest sellers.$.02
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09-15-2006, 11:25 PM
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Re: Bad Truck News
Aint the A- arms for 3/4 and 1 ton interchangeadle with 3/4 and 1 ton 73 to 87 trucks and 73 to 93 suburbans? If so i think that would be an easy fix for you. I hope this helps. Good luck
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09-15-2006, 11:45 PM
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Re: Bad Truck News
I was a MD state inspector for a few years! At Ourisman Ford and 2 service stations. The state police oversaw us, they figured it was only once for a private vehicle, now the game was the imissions inspectors.........
I have no problem with somebody making sure it is safe but I have heard horror stories about PA and NY............in MD we didn't have to deal with as bad rust issues though |
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09-16-2006, 01:22 AM
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Re: Bad Truck News
PA inspections aren't bad at all, as long as you take it to the right place
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09-16-2006, 06:48 AM
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Re: Bad Truck News
The guy I take it to will pass alot of little things unless it is a safety issue. He looks at how many miles are on it from the last year and will pass brakes that would fail at other places.
I had ball joints put on 3 years ago upper and lower, They were hard to get at the time. The dealers parts book listed disc brake A arms as different than drum and the c20/c30 were the same number.
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