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68burb · 07-02-2008, 12:29 PM

I have a 1981 crossmember and suspension on my 68. I have a set of 1972 spindles in order to run the correct bearings for my 6 lug rotors. ( the 81 front had the 1" rotors)

I'v been searching to find what ball joints i need to run or if the 1981 ball joints will fit the 1972 spindle. if not the uppers would be easy enough to change but the lowers would be different for they are presse din.

any help will be appreciated.

**raggedjim** · 07-02-2008, 12:34 PM

Put 72 balljoints in the arms. You can borrow a joint press from Autozone ( I think they require a deposit, but you'll get it back when you return the press) The top ones will bolt in once you remove the old ones.

Rg

chevy_mike · 07-02-2008, 04:10 PM

Actually the lower BJ is the same, it's the upper one that is different.

Lower BJ - '71-'87
Upper BJ - '71-'72 and '73-'87

Hope that helps.

BTW, the outer tie rods are different. I believe the inner ones are the same.

**raggedjim** · 07-02-2008, 04:33 PM

Hmmm. That's good to know! Thanks, Rg

randomhero472 · 07-02-2008, 09:32 PM

what should i expect to pay for balljoints for the 72... on ece website the 72's were WAY higher than 67-71

07-02-2008, 12:29 PM	#1
68burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 78	ball joints 1972 spindle vs 1981 a arms I have a 1981 crossmember and suspension on my 68. I have a set of 1972 spindles in order to run the correct bearings for my 6 lug rotors. ( the 81 front had the 1" rotors) I'v been searching to find what ball joints i need to run or if the 1981 ball joints will fit the 1972 spindle. if not the uppers would be easy enough to change but the lowers would be different for they are presse din. any help will be appreciated. __________________ 1968 K10 burb- on it's way to being C10 sporting a 454 th400 and LTZ 20's 1995 K2500 Burb as daily driver 350 with 193K miles 1994 K1500 Silverado ECSB building a TBI 350 for it 330 horse

07-02-2008, 12:34 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,513	Re: ball joints 1972 spindle vs 1981 a arms Put 72 balljoints in the arms. You can borrow a joint press from Autozone ( I think they require a deposit, but you'll get it back when you return the press) The top ones will bolt in once you remove the old ones. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

07-02-2008, 04:10 PM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: ball joints 1972 spindle vs 1981 a arms Actually the lower BJ is the same, it's the upper one that is different. Lower BJ - '71-'87 Upper BJ - '71-'72 and '73-'87 Hope that helps. BTW, the outer tie rods are different. I believe the inner ones are the same. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often... Last edited by chevy_mike; 07-02-2008 at 04:11 PM. Reason: added info

07-02-2008, 04:33 PM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,513	Re: ball joints 1972 spindle vs 1981 a arms Hmmm. That's good to know! Thanks, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

07-02-2008, 09:32 PM	#5
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: ball joints 1972 spindle vs 1981 a arms what should i expect to pay for balljoints for the 72... on ece website the 72's were WAY higher than 67-71 __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!



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