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Old 06-17-2020, 01:19 PM   #1
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Help explain spindle/ball joint/tie rod choice

So I ordered new suspension with 73-87 drop spindles, ball joints, tie rods, etc. for my 68 c10 back in May but found out today they're on backorder until end of July. I'm told I can get the 63-72 everything now. Is it worth waiting on the new style? I'm leaning toward just going with the 63-72 stuff since its holding my build up. What is your advice?

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Old 06-17-2020, 02:48 PM   #2
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Re: Help explain spindle/ball joint/tie rod choice

Curious, who did you order from? Reason I ask is I am about to pull the trigger on the same setup and was planning on going with the 73-87 setup myself.

Personally, I'd wait but that is just me. I believe the ball joints on 73-87 are bigger in the tapered shaft that goes into the spindle. Not sure if that makes any difference or not but I would guess going from drum to disc does induce some extra stresses on the front suspension and steering components over drum.
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Old 06-17-2020, 03:10 PM   #3
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Curious, who did you order from? Reason I ask is I am about to pull the trigger on the same setup and was planning on going with the 73-87 setup myself.

Personally, I'd wait but that is just me. I believe the ball joints on 73-87 are bigger in the tapered shaft that goes into the spindle. Not sure if that makes any difference or not but I would guess going from drum to disc does induce some extra stresses on the front suspension and steering components over drum.
I ordered through performance online. But I think everyone is backordered on parts, mainly because of the virus.
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Old 06-18-2020, 05:38 AM   #4
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Re: Help explain spindle/ball joint/tie rod choice

If you’re buying the Performance online disc conversion kit the only thing 73-87 you’re getting is the spindle and ball joints. The tie rods will be a mix to adapt 73-87 spindles to 63-72. To go all 73-87 you’ll need to change the center link and get all tie rods.

In my opinion I wouldn’t sweat it. As long as you can get all the parts you need, that’s what I’d order.
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