05-18-2009, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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Suspension Question
I searched and couldn't find this exact question, but I am not sure what to tell the search engine anyway.
I know you can use 71-72 spindles on a 65 and you can use 73-87 ball joints on a 71-72, SO....... is it possible to install the 73-87 ball joints AND spindles on a 65? I have noticed a couple of similar question brought up concerns about Camber adjustment. This could be fixed with a longer upper control arm. Global West does the same thing with some GM cars because the taller spindle and longer upper control arm actually give the truck a better camber curve than stock. Simply put, the longer control arm moves in a larger arc; the larger the arc, the less severe the "in and out" motion of the ball joint centerline. If know one makes longer upper control arms I might just fab some myself. This is not something I am doing anytime soon, maybe NEXT summer. Just running through possible options. BTW, no pics, but I changed the drivers side door pins on Saturday and layed on the wet pavement to pressure wash the entire bottom. What a mess, the truck before and me after. Tonight I remove the rigged column, pull the wiring harness and get it ready for the new harness I am putting in.
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