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**CC69Rat** · 09-27-2015, 08:59 PM

If you're thinking of changing your wheels and running those on the back eventually maybe run a 1/2 or 3/4 " wheel spacer for a few months or so until you go 5 lug (72 rear) ? Just a thought.

chevykevy · 09-27-2015, 09:24 PM

CC69Rat, copy that good idea

**CC69Rat** · 09-27-2015, 09:31 PM

Just make sure you have enough length on the wheel studs to accommodate that extra spacer and still have plenty of threads.

If it looks dangerous maybe try a combination of a little grinding and a smaller spacer?

What brand of ball joints did you use? Does the year of your spindles match up with the year of your ball joints?

chevykevy · 09-27-2015, 09:38 PM

The Ball joints are NAPA Premium joints for 1971 Chevrolet, the Spindles are McCaughys 71-72 Spindles. My cross,ember under the truck is a 71

09-27-2015, 08:59 PM	#26
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: lower control arm resting on 15"rim If you're thinking of changing your wheels and running those on the back eventually maybe run a 1/2 or 3/4 " wheel spacer for a few months or so until you go 5 lug (72 rear) ? Just a thought. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-27-2015, 09:24 PM	#27
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: lower control arm resting on 15"rim CC69Rat, copy that good idea

09-27-2015, 09:31 PM	#28
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: lower control arm resting on 15"rim Just make sure you have enough length on the wheel studs to accommodate that extra spacer and still have plenty of threads. If it looks dangerous maybe try a combination of a little grinding and a smaller spacer? What brand of ball joints did you use? Does the year of your spindles match up with the year of your ball joints? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-27-2015, 09:38 PM	#29
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: lower control arm resting on 15"rim The Ball joints are NAPA Premium joints for 1971 Chevrolet, the Spindles are McCaughys 71-72 Spindles. My cross,ember under the truck is a 71



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