Bagged the 68' - lower arm questions - 73+ swap, modifying arms

[hollywood68]

Like many others it seems my front bags rub the lower arms after cutting the SD cups. No matter the reasons I am looking at getting another set of lower arms (either stock or 73+) to cut the stock "pocket" and weld in some tubing. This will stop the rubbing and get a little more drop since the rear is lower than the front.

I have done some searching and have learned that the 73+ arms will work, but am still confused about the exact details (ball joints, different bushings etc). I am running stock spindles and drums, and only want to change lower arms, nothing else.

So far I have found the threads below to be the most helpful

cutting arms...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=control+arms

more cutting arms...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=control+arms

73+ arms
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=256925
&highlight=control+arms

I have a line on some 73+ arms so considering getting those and modifying them. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

pic of the truck

[bedsled71]

balljoints are different
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[hollywood68]

I have heard they are different but will work in the 68 spindles, is this correct?

Basically need to know what balljoints to use...

[Spray-Bomb]

Here is my old thread, & if I am reading what you said correctly it should apply

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251067

They should bolt on just fine, & if I remember correctly the upper BJs are the different ones... but dont hold me to it lol

[hollywood68]

Thanks for the link, I looked that over and I think I just need to get some arms and start cutting...

Ill post my escapades in this thread when I get the time to make the swap.

[Spray-Bomb]

Get after it