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ksamps01 · 02-28-2004, 11:09 PM

While on my way home this evening I was driving along at about 45 when my truck decided it wanted to be sideways. By the grace of God no one hit me but it sure was an interesting ride.

It was dark but it looks like one of the u-bolts holding the right lower control arm broke. I just wanted to know if this is a common problem and if there is anything in particular that I should be looking at in the way of collateral damage? Is the shaft likely to be toast now?

I sure don't want this to happen again so I guess I will go ahead a replace all of the u-bolts.

BTW, I am pretty new to the board but have gotten alot of good info from you guys already. Glad you are here. My truck is a 67 LWB 1/2 ton Fleetside. Needs alot of work but has been fun so far.

Blue Beard · 02-28-2004, 11:31 PM

Sounds scary.....haven't heard of this happening before....but I'll bet mine gets a better look over.......

*Randy70C-10* · 02-28-2004, 11:42 PM

This same problem came up a couple weeks ago, happened to another board member.

*Randy70C-10* · 02-28-2004, 11:46 PM

Read this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=ubolt

67dragtruck · 02-29-2004, 12:21 AM

I had this happen to me at the race track. I figured it was just from to many ups and downs with the front tires. Metal fatigues so I suggest that everybody replace all fo these. It's not like it is difficult or expensive.

Tom

SWEET7T · 02-29-2004, 01:25 AM

Dang, never heard of this before

Now I'm afraid to drive my truck, I'm pretty sure that mine are the original set.

I know what I will be doing over spring break...

Longhorn Man · 02-29-2004, 01:27 AM

Pretty odd being that you ar in a fairly rust free area.

MAC67 · 02-29-2004, 03:19 AM

its happened to me before but luckily i wasnt going in a heavily populated area , mine just snapped and dumped the a$$end in the dirt , actually my trailing arm snapped in to and folded out , ever have that happen ? , like i said i was fine adn the body never got hurt, you know these get over looked alot , you wouldnt believe th number of trucks i have seen that were being driven that had 3 out of 4 u bolts rusted clear through , i told the people about them that were driving them , its a more common problem than you hink it just gets overlooked alot

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-29-2004, 12:44 PM

Never had that happen but I got some new one's with the front end rebuild kit MY WIFE BOUGHT..

SCOTI · 02-29-2004, 10:28 PM

Man that sucks. Hope you get it back together quickly. That 9/16's u-bolt upgrade kit mentioned in the attached link sounds like a good investment.

BTW.... welcome from Garland (& my parents live in Nevada Tx.).

02-28-2004, 11:09 PM	#1
ksamps01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Farmersville, TX - Northeast of Dallas Posts: 56	Scary Ride!!! While on my way home this evening I was driving along at about 45 when my truck decided it wanted to be sideways. By the grace of God no one hit me but it sure was an interesting ride. It was dark but it looks like one of the u-bolts holding the right lower control arm broke. I just wanted to know if this is a common problem and if there is anything in particular that I should be looking at in the way of collateral damage? Is the shaft likely to be toast now? I sure don't want this to happen again so I guess I will go ahead a replace all of the u-bolts. BTW, I am pretty new to the board but have gotten alot of good info from you guys already. Glad you are here. My truck is a 67 LWB 1/2 ton Fleetside. Needs alot of work but has been fun so far.

02-28-2004, 11:31 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Sounds scary.....haven't heard of this happening before....but I'll bet mine gets a better look over....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-29-2004, 12:21 AM	#5
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	breakage I had this happen to me at the race track. I figured it was just from to many ups and downs with the front tires. Metal fatigues so I suggest that everybody replace all fo these. It's not like it is difficult or expensive. Tom __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

02-29-2004, 01:25 AM	#6
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Dang, never heard of this before Now I'm afraid to drive my truck, I'm pretty sure that mine are the original set. I know what I will be doing over spring break... __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-29-2004, 12:44 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Never had that happen but I got some new one's with the front end rebuild kit MY WIFE BOUGHT.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-28-2004, 11:42 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	This same problem came up a couple weeks ago, happened to another board member.

02-28-2004, 11:46 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Read this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=ubolt

02-29-2004, 01:27 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Pretty odd being that you ar in a fairly rust free area.

02-29-2004, 03:19 AM	#8
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	its happened to me before but luckily i wasnt going in a heavily populated area , mine just snapped and dumped the a$$end in the dirt , actually my trailing arm snapped in to and folded out , ever have that happen ? , like i said i was fine adn the body never got hurt, you know these get over looked alot , you wouldnt believe th number of trucks i have seen that were being driven that had 3 out of 4 u bolts rusted clear through , i told the people about them that were driving them , its a more common problem than you hink it just gets overlooked alot

02-29-2004, 10:28 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Man that sucks. Hope you get it back together quickly. That 9/16's u-bolt upgrade kit mentioned in the attached link sounds like a good investment. BTW.... welcome from Garland (& my parents live in Nevada Tx.). __________________ 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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