69 vs 72 front suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 03-28-2010, 09:19 PM

I dont know alot about redoing front suspension on these trucks, so Ill probably have someone do the work for me. I want to have the correct parts first.

I have a bunch of new parts for rebuilding a 69 half ton front suspension. Can any of the 69 parts be used on a 72, or do I need to sell the 69 stuff and get 72?

gcburdic · 03-28-2010, 09:26 PM

Mark....you can use the a-arms...think ya gotta change the ball joints, tie rods and the center link

Hottrucks · 03-28-2010, 09:46 PM

the 69 is drum and the 72 is disc so the tie rodes and ball joints are diff ..just return it all and start from scratch it will be easier and wont confuse the parts guys

CG · 03-28-2010, 09:48 PM

Oh, I forgot, this is stuff I got when I purchased the 5 lug disk upgrade for my 69 panel. Im not using any of that stuff anymore (unless it works on the 72). I guess I need to go drag the parts out and see how they are labled. Im pretty sure it says 69 on the bags.

**lolife99** · 03-28-2010, 11:34 PM

The a-arm cross shafts and bushings will still work.

03-28-2010, 09:19 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,966	69 vs 72 front suspension I dont know alot about redoing front suspension on these trucks, so Ill probably have someone do the work for me. I want to have the correct parts first. I have a bunch of new parts for rebuilding a 69 half ton front suspension. Can any of the 69 parts be used on a 72, or do I need to sell the 69 stuff and get 72? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-28-2010, 09:26 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 69 vs 72 front suspension Mark....you can use the a-arms...think ya gotta change the ball joints, tie rods and the center link __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 03-28-2010 at 09:35 PM.

03-28-2010, 09:46 PM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 69 vs 72 front suspension the 69 is drum and the 72 is disc so the tie rodes and ball joints are diff ..just return it all and start from scratch it will be easier and wont confuse the parts guys __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-28-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,966	Re: 69 vs 72 front suspension Oh, I forgot, this is stuff I got when I purchased the 5 lug disk upgrade for my 69 panel. Im not using any of that stuff anymore (unless it works on the 72). I guess I need to go drag the parts out and see how they are labled. Im pretty sure it says 69 on the bags. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 03-28-2010 at 09:49 PM.

03-28-2010, 11:34 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: 69 vs 72 front suspension The a-arm cross shafts and bushings will still work. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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