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heymoe · 02-13-2010, 01:47 PM

I am looking for the lower control arm u-bolts and axle u-bolts to mount the rear end. The parts stores here in Cincinnati do not seem to carry these.... because there computer doesn't list them the do not have them.

Anyone in the Cincinnati, Middletown area know were I can pick these up? I have tried Napa, Savage, Autozone, Advanced Autoparts.

Thanks

hayhauler71 · 02-13-2010, 02:15 PM

try a spring shop and they can make them for you.

cdowns · 02-13-2010, 03:36 PM

i'd try a different parts store that has an old guy that knows how to read a book

71swb4x4 · 02-13-2010, 03:45 PM

Any quality spring or alignment shop will have the ability to make the u-bolts. Try truck shops too.

71 super · 02-13-2010, 03:54 PM

Any parts store that has a "help" section should have the front u-bolts for control arms, were also still a GM part a couple of years ago- they are larger in diameter because of some breakage issues expect to pay 5-8 bucks each. The rears check with a spring shop or some of the larger scale venders on here. Also try teeitup as he may have some out already and he will do you right.

72BLUZ · 02-13-2010, 08:21 PM

order from LMC

MAK191 · 02-13-2010, 08:49 PM

I just purchased the front and rear in the last couple weeks. you need this a for the front(napa part BK 6504065) and I went to a local spring shop for the rears, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384759 but it depends if you are going to add blocks. 3/4"x3.5"x8" for stock.

OhOneWS6 · 02-13-2010, 08:52 PM

I got mine from Early Classic Enterprises.

heymoe · 02-14-2010, 09:39 AM

Thanks everyone. So the newer lower control arm U-bolts are a larger diam. than the factory? What about center to center. I may just measure the ones I have and see if Mcmaster carr or grainger has them also.
Big help guys.

Thanks again

OhOneWS6 · 02-14-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by heymoe

Thanks everyone. So the newer lower control arm U-bolts are a larger diam. than the factory? What about center to center. I may just measure the ones I have and see if Mcmaster carr or grainger has them also.
Big help guys.

Thanks again

They are the same dimensions, just made out of larger diameter stock. They are actually the ones used in the 73 up trucks. You may have to drill out the holes in the cross member just a little to get the larger bolts in. I had to drill out about half of the holes in mine. You can probably find them local if you look for the ones for 73-87 trucks.

**rockc** · 02-14-2010, 11:05 AM

Classic heartbeat had some at a reasonble price

big blue 72 · 02-14-2010, 11:54 AM

check out Dsuban Springs here in Fairfield. not far from my house off of Rt. 4

02-13-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Could use some help. I am looking for the lower control arm u-bolts and axle u-bolts to mount the rear end. The parts stores here in Cincinnati do not seem to carry these.... because there computer doesn't list them the do not have them. Anyone in the Cincinnati, Middletown area know were I can pick these up? I have tried Napa, Savage, Autozone, Advanced Autoparts. Thanks

02-13-2010, 02:15 PM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Could use some help. try a spring shop and they can make them for you.

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Could use some help. i'd try a different parts store that has an old guy that knows how to read a book __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Could use some help. Any quality spring or alignment shop will have the ability to make the u-bolts. Try truck shops too. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-13-2010, 03:54 PM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Could use some help. Any parts store that has a "help" section should have the front u-bolts for control arms, were also still a GM part a couple of years ago- they are larger in diameter because of some breakage issues expect to pay 5-8 bucks each. The rears check with a spring shop or some of the larger scale venders on here. Also try teeitup as he may have some out already and he will do you right. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-13-2010, 08:21 PM	#6
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Could use some help. order from LMC __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

02-13-2010, 08:49 PM	#7
MAK191 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: FL Posts: 335	Re: Could use some help. I just purchased the front and rear in the last couple weeks. you need this a for the front(napa part BK 6504065) and I went to a local spring shop for the rears, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384759 but it depends if you are going to add blocks. 3/4"x3.5"x8" for stock. Last edited by MAK191; 02-13-2010 at 08:51 PM.

02-13-2010, 08:52 PM	#8
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Could use some help. I got mine from Early Classic Enterprises. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

02-14-2010, 09:39 AM	#9
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: Could use some help. Thanks everyone. So the newer lower control arm U-bolts are a larger diam. than the factory? What about center to center. I may just measure the ones I have and see if Mcmaster carr or grainger has them also. Big help guys. Thanks again

02-14-2010, 11:05 AM	#11
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 640	Re: Could use some help. Classic heartbeat had some at a reasonble price __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4

02-14-2010, 11:54 AM	#12
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Could use some help. check out Dsuban Springs here in Fairfield. not far from my house off of Rt. 4 __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club



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