slop in front a arms

[bmfpeterson]

I bought some stock arms and front end parts from a guy on this site and it all came off a 67 1/2 ton. (I have a 71 half ton)

I got everything on and the rivet that hold the lower cross shaft in place is smaller than the hole in the cross shaft. when i tore all mine out i never really looked at it and wondered if that is normal slop or if it should fit tight into place. also i don't have the lower cross shaft u-bolts tight yet if that makes a difference?

I also noticed that the cross shafts for the upper arms are a little different as well. it looks like the shaft is bigger in diameter and where the nut would hold it against the frame the cross shaft is concaved a little instead of mine that are flat???(if that make sense)


any help is greatly appreciated!!!

[bmfpeterson]

Ttt

[bmfpeterson]

anybody.....somebody........bueller.....bueller????

[67cheby]

it is supposed to be concaved there should be part on the frame that is concaved the other direction so when you put shims in between in it smashes them together , as for the bottom it is not an exact fit there is a little room it will be fine when you tighten it up

[shaneo2112RUSH]

Ive got mine 68 apart let me see if i can take a pic of the frontend to help alittle

[bmfpeterson]

thanks guys i appreciate the help... if you could get me a pic of that maybe I can find out what con caved part i am missing...


thanks