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10-23-2013, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Forney, Texas
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Front suspension differences
How can I tell what year model the front suspension on my truck came from. It's a 70 model C10 with five lug front and rear suspension parts. I would like to get some dropped spindles but I'm not sure whether to order spindles for 1972 or 1973.
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10-23-2013, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Re: Front suspension differences
Not 100% sure of how to tell since it's already been switched to 5 lug. I know the motor mounts changed to a "clamshell" style in 73, that's if you think the crossmember has been changed.
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10-24-2013, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
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Re: Front suspension differences
Steel control arm bushings were used on 71-72. Rubber on 73-87.
If you ball joints are original with the uppers being riveted in, that is a definitive way to tell. If they've been changed, it could be anything since 71-72 and 73-87 ball joints will interchange. |
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10-24-2013, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: ravenwood, mo
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Re: Front suspension differences
I just went through all this! See if this helps you.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597723 |
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10-24-2013, 09:35 AM
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67-72 parts collector,…
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Front suspension differences
The upper ball joint or outer tie rod will tell you what year spindle is on your truck now.
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