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**Nima** · 05-06-2006, 01:55 AM

Ok, another series of questions. First, which os these upper ball joints are correct one for my swap? The left one fits easier but it looks older design. they came in my front disc swap which I bought from Brothers truck last year. Does it matter if they are different? can you tell which model year they are?
Second question is about second picture. Which way is the correct way of placing the ball joint? left one or right one?If the left one is the correct one with the correct ball joint (the newer looking one) How can I pass the dust cap through the hole since it seems to be pressed in?
thanks in advance.

TugOwar · 05-06-2006, 08:26 AM

I replaced to passenger side upper ball joint in my 68 over a year ago. I wanna say the one on the right looks like what I used, but its a 3/4 ton with drum brakes. I don't know why a disc brake swap kit would have to different types of ball joint.

Not sure if I follow you on the second question. The ball joint goes in from the top of the A-arm. I'm trying to remember what it looked like when I did mine but I'm pretty sure I took the nut off and slid the dust boot off. After it's bolted down put the dust boot back on from the bottom. It may be a tight fit when you go to bolt it to the spindle as the dust boot is partly compressed by the spindle.

Don't hold me to this, someone else will be along with a more positive answer I'm sure. Sorry I can't be more definitive.

Keep us posted.

**Nima** · 05-06-2006, 09:39 AM

Thanks for writting back. Well this picture may explain the difference between them better. it seems on the one on the right the dust cap is sealed at the bottom (red arrow) and that seal doesn't do through the hole. I like the way that one looks, it look stronger that the one on the left.

AKChevyman · 05-06-2006, 09:48 AM

well those don't look anything like the ball joints on my truck but like TUG said they go in from the top if you can't get the dust cover off to fit it through the hole you may have the wrong one. Just My .02 if hopefully someone from brothers will get on here and clarifiy why they are two diffrent ones.

**Nima** · 05-06-2006, 10:46 AM

If there is any, would you please look at my "which one is the correct one" thread below? I am trying to put this back together today and want to save a trip to corona. Thanks

John @ BROTHERS · 05-06-2006, 10:52 AM

Did both of those ball joints come in the kit you bought from us? The one on the right is the one that looks closest to the one in our kit. Our supplier relies on a couple different sources for his ball joints, tie rod ends...so there may be slight difference in apperance from one kit to the next. The ball joint in the three kits I just opened all measure 4 1/4" in height. As for installing them. They bolt in from the top of the controll arm. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you recieved 2 different ball joints with your kit.

**Nima** · 05-06-2006, 11:11 AM

Yes, they came in your kit. The one on the right even doesn't go through the a-arm. I guess I have to try to make it to your show room today. Just go to front desk?
By the way I bought the kit close to year ago, I just didn't have time to put them together. I have the receipt though.

chevy_fatman · 05-06-2006, 11:17 AM

He just responde to your thread

John @ BROTHERS · 05-06-2006, 11:24 AM

Yea, if you can come in today, that would be great. I am here until noon. Ours hours for today are 8am - 12pm. Bring either your entire kit or just the ball joints and we'll correct the problem.

**Nima** · 05-06-2006, 11:24 AM

I just saw it. Thanks.

**Nima** · 05-06-2006, 11:25 AM

I'll see you. Thanks

72armyswbtruck · 05-07-2006, 05:17 AM

Dude,
Brothers rocks, everytime someone on this board has had an issue with a part from Brothers they have made it right.

05-06-2006, 01:55 AM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Which ones are correct? Ok, another series of questions. First, which os these upper ball joints are correct one for my swap? The left one fits easier but it looks older design. they came in my front disc swap which I bought from Brothers truck last year. Does it matter if they are different? can you tell which model year they are? Second question is about second picture. Which way is the correct way of placing the ball joint? left one or right one?If the left one is the correct one with the correct ball joint (the newer looking one) How can I pass the dust cap through the hole since it seems to be pressed in? thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-06-2006, 08:26 AM	#2
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Which ones are correct? I replaced to passenger side upper ball joint in my 68 over a year ago. I wanna say the one on the right looks like what I used, but its a 3/4 ton with drum brakes. I don't know why a disc brake swap kit would have to different types of ball joint. Not sure if I follow you on the second question. The ball joint goes in from the top of the A-arm. I'm trying to remember what it looked like when I did mine but I'm pretty sure I took the nut off and slid the dust boot off. After it's bolted down put the dust boot back on from the bottom. It may be a tight fit when you go to bolt it to the spindle as the dust boot is partly compressed by the spindle. Don't hold me to this, someone else will be along with a more positive answer I'm sure. Sorry I can't be more definitive. Keep us posted.

05-06-2006, 09:39 AM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Which ones are correct? Thanks for writting back. Well this picture may explain the difference between them better. it seems on the one on the right the dust cap is sealed at the bottom (red arrow) and that seal doesn't do through the hole. I like the way that one looks, it look stronger that the one on the left. Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-06-2006, 09:48 AM	#4
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: Which ones are correct? well those don't look anything like the ball joints on my truck but like TUG said they go in from the top if you can't get the dust cover off to fit it through the hole you may have the wrong one. Just My .02 if hopefully someone from brothers will get on here and clarifiy why they are two diffrent ones. __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

05-06-2006, 10:46 AM	#5
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Any brothers trucks member here?! If there is any, would you please look at my "which one is the correct one" thread below? I am trying to put this back together today and want to save a trip to corona. Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-06-2006, 10:52 AM	#6
John @ BROTHERS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 310	Re: Which ones are correct? Did both of those ball joints come in the kit you bought from us? The one on the right is the one that looks closest to the one in our kit. Our supplier relies on a couple different sources for his ball joints, tie rod ends...so there may be slight difference in apperance from one kit to the next. The ball joint in the three kits I just opened all measure 4 1/4" in height. As for installing them. They bolt in from the top of the controll arm. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you recieved 2 different ball joints with your kit. __________________ 1967 Chevy Short/Fleet 1969 Chevy Short/Step 2004.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6spd

05-06-2006, 11:11 AM	#7
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Which ones are correct? Yes, they came in your kit. The one on the right even doesn't go through the a-arm. I guess I have to try to make it to your show room today. Just go to front desk? By the way I bought the kit close to year ago, I just didn't have time to put them together. I have the receipt though. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-06-2006, 11:17 AM	#8
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Any brothers trucks memeber here?! He just responde to your thread __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

05-06-2006, 11:24 AM	#9
John @ BROTHERS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 310	Re: Which ones are correct? Yea, if you can come in today, that would be great. I am here until noon. Ours hours for today are 8am - 12pm. Bring either your entire kit or just the ball joints and we'll correct the problem. __________________ 1967 Chevy Short/Fleet 1969 Chevy Short/Step 2004.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6spd

05-06-2006, 11:25 AM	#11
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Which ones are correct? I'll see you. Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-07-2006, 05:17 AM	#12
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Any brothers trucks member here?! Dude, Brothers rocks, everytime someone on this board has had an issue with a part from Brothers they have made it right. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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