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09-11-2011, 01:20 PM
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71 Lower control arms
What options are there to replace a set of lower control arms with a drop spindle? I would like a bolt in deal with the shafts already in place
I was going to reuse the originals, but the threads where the bushings go are pooched. Thanks, Pat |
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09-11-2011, 06:01 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
Me too....threads are toast on both uppers and lowers on mine. New ones from Jegs or similiar aren't too bad price wise.....
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09-11-2011, 06:37 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
Find me a better price than $1450! ouch!!!
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09-12-2011, 12:35 AM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
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09-12-2011, 06:47 AM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
Control arms set up for airbags, coil spring or coils overs..
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09-12-2011, 02:23 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
Lower control arms for springs.
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09-12-2011, 02:26 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
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I would be happy with stock replacement, but I can't find any complete ready to bolt in. I'm not taking a chance on another set being stripped out, etc. |
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09-12-2011, 02:31 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
Switch to a set of 73-87 control arms.
They have press in rubber bushings. Should be plentiful in junk yards or Craigslist. Might even be some in our classifieds section.
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09-12-2011, 02:33 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
Are they a direct bolt in or do I need more parts to make it work, like sway bar, etc?
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09-12-2011, 02:41 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
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The 73-87 arms take a slightly larger u-bolt to hold them to the crossmember saddles. (9/16" vs 1/2" I think). That's what drills are for.
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09-12-2011, 04:04 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
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09-12-2011, 08:25 PM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
CPP lowers ordered from Scott's Hotrods (Justin)
It's way eaiser to buy this stuff from the States than locating up here in northern Alberta. |
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09-13-2011, 08:43 AM
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Re: 71 Lower control arms
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