Will 73 spindles fit a 72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevydog66 · 01-20-2004, 05:20 PM

Will a set of 73 Spindles fit a 72 GMC that already has disc brakes? I heard that there is a diffrence in the lower ball joint is this true? Can I change the ball joints and make them work? Thanks, you guys are kewl!!!

grnddwn · 01-21-2004, 12:43 AM

Change the upper ball joint and the outer tie rod end to 73 and up and they work just fine.

tucking70 · 01-23-2004, 12:42 AM

how about a 70 with drums i know illhave to change the brake but thats what i want to do i just want to know if i can go with all 73 parts

grnddwn · 01-23-2004, 01:48 AM

Yup just buy all 73 and up parts they're cheap too.

72MARIO · 01-23-2004, 10:26 AM

You also need a Tie Rod adjusting sleve CPP sell's it. The outer tie rod for a 73 is bigger than the 72 inner. Other than that it will work awesome. I did it. Also you can use 73-87 flex lines too. Oh and you use a 67-70 outer tie rod on the inner. No that's not a TyPO. I am serious.

Any other questions just ask.

6T9GMC · 01-30-2004, 05:03 PM

73-87 are they all the same? I have spindles, calipers, and everything off a 78. Would it all fit if I used the newer upper & lower ball joints, and just change the outer tie rod ends?
My truck is a 1969 w/drums.

thanks

Orange70chevy · 02-12-2004, 11:41 PM

My truck is a 70 and I used the spindles and calipers Etc.. off a 78 just change out the upper and lower ball joint. I used the tie rods and centerlink off of the 78 it fits on the stering box perfectly. Remember to install a proportioning valve I used one off a 71 or 72.

01-20-2004, 05:20 PM	#1
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Will 73 spindles fit a 72? Will a set of 73 Spindles fit a 72 GMC that already has disc brakes? I heard that there is a diffrence in the lower ball joint is this true? Can I change the ball joints and make them work? Thanks, you guys are kewl!!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

01-23-2004, 10:26 AM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	You also need a Tie Rod adjusting sleve CPP sell's it. The outer tie rod for a 73 is bigger than the 72 inner. Other than that it will work awesome. I did it. Also you can use 73-87 flex lines too. Oh and you use a 67-70 outer tie rod on the inner. No that's not a TyPO. I am serious. Any other questions just ask. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-30-2004, 05:03 PM	#6
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	ADD A QUESTION? 73-87 are they all the same? I have spindles, calipers, and everything off a 78. Would it all fit if I used the newer upper & lower ball joints, and just change the outer tie rod ends? My truck is a 1969 w/drums. thanks

02-12-2004, 11:41 PM	#7
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	My truck is a 70 and I used the spindles and calipers Etc.. off a 78 just change out the upper and lower ball joint. I used the tie rods and centerlink off of the 78 it fits on the stering box perfectly. Remember to install a proportioning valve I used one off a 71 or 72. Last edited by Orange70chevy; 02-12-2004 at 11:48 PM.

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01-21-2004, 12:43 AM	#2
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Change the upper ball joint and the outer tie rod end to 73 and up and they work just fine.

01-23-2004, 12:42 AM	#3
tucking70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	how about a 70 with drums i know illhave to change the brake but thats what i want to do i just want to know if i can go with all 73 parts

01-23-2004, 01:48 AM	#4
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Yup just buy all 73 and up parts they're cheap too.



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