67 C10 front control arm bushings

[TonyH]

Quick question guys, I finally got the parts to convert my 67 C10 to front disc brakes. I got new ball joints and tie rod ends and going to replace shocks and springs as well. I figured while I had it all apart I should also replace the control arm bushings. I’ve searched all the normal vendors and have been unable to find the parts. I have found bushings for the rear trailing arms and for the front control arms on 73 – up but none for 67 trucks. I have found the entire shaft. The 1967 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual shows a procedure for replacing the bushings. Do I have to replace the entire shaft or do these parts generally not need to be replaced. Thanks

[JohnJ@RideTech]

I think I have something that might help you out.
We have new cross shafts with Delrin bushings that are designed to work with your factory control arms. These bushings come standard in our StreetGrip kit.
Check out the link below and let me know what you think.
http://www.ridetech.com/products/str...-bushings-set/

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by JohnJ@RideTech

I think I have something that might help you out.
We have new cross shafts with Delrin bushings that are designed to work with your factory control arms. These bushings come standard in our StreetGrip kit.
Check out the link below and let me know what you think.
http://www.ridetech.com/products/str...-bushings-set/

That kit looks like it would work w/the 73-87 style a-arms. The 63-72 a-arms have the threaded bushings.

[JohnJ@RideTech]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

That kit looks like it would work w/the 73-87 style a-arms. The 63-72 a-arms have the threaded bushings.

You are correct, the 63-72 arms did have threaded bushings. I believe you and I have discussed this before but I will clarify for again for this thread.
The old style screw in bushings worked will as long as they stayed lubricated and the threads never rusted up. Once the threads have rusted or experienced 30+ years of wear, it becomes difficult to replace them.

To address the issues associated with these arms, we designed a bushing sleeve that will press in to your factory control arms and eliminate the need for a threaded bushing. Our kit gives you the correct sleeves for a press fit, as well as the Delrin bushings and cross shafts for that application.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by JohnJ@RideTech

You are correct, the 63-72 arms did have threaded bushings. I believe you and I have discussed this before but I will clarify for again for this thread.
The old style screw in bushings worked will as long as they stayed lubricated and the threads never rusted up. Once the threads have rusted or experienced 30+ years of wear, it becomes difficult to replace them.

To address the issues associated with these arms, we designed a bushing sleeve that will press in to your factory control arms and eliminate the need for a threaded bushing. Our kit gives you the correct sleeves for a press fit, as well as the Delrin bushings and cross shafts for that application.

Gotcha. Thanks for explaining (re-explaining?).

[BR3W CITY]

I appreciate it too. I have been looking to redo and mod my lowers, but have the 72 arms on my crossmember, and had been facing the bushing confusion.

[TonyH]

Thanks for the reply. That's a lot more than I was looking to spend. I think if I was going for that large of an investment I would just put the money into tubular control arms

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by TonyH

Thanks for the reply. That's a lot more than I was looking to spend. I think if I was going for that large of an investment I would just put the money into tubular control arms

Have you looked at the prices? $1k+