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OhNoJoe · 09-12-2007, 01:41 PM

I'm loking for a post that described how to remove the compents of a front end. The post had an external link which was a very good write that covered from rotor to rotor, removing the crossmenber, pressing out the ball joints ect ect. I usually copy good pages into word and save them. I didn't do this time.

I have searched the site and have found many good write-ups that cover various topics on the front end but this external link was very complete (expect it had no pictures)

The reason I looking for this is because I got my motor out, my front clip off, got a small sand blaster and was going to paint the frame. It seems to me that I have gone so far I might as well go ahead and redo everything now.

It seems a more than a little daunting because I have never done it before but I can get help if I need to.

Any tips or help would be helpful

glock35ipsc · 09-12-2007, 02:10 PM

Try here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40&postcount=7

OhNoJoe · 09-12-2007, 06:36 PM

Thanks but the thread I am looking for wasn't in the FAQ. To make sure I checked again after you sent me the link. I guess I'll be googling it somehow.
tearing a front end down and painting the parts can't be so hard... I bet I can get it half right.

PanelDeland · 09-12-2007, 08:24 PM

Car Quest or Advance one has a web site with some good info on it.It breaks it up by component so you might have to read thru a bit to find it.

Found it try here http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...an/knowhow.asp

dave2953 · 09-12-2007, 10:28 PM

If you have a digital camera you could take pictures as you dismantle everything. This will help you as a reference in case you get stuck during reassembly. If you take your time I think you'll be just fine. When I rebuilt mine I hadn't ever done one before, but it all went back together relatively easily. Good luck with the rebuild and post some pics if you get a chance.

OhNoJoe · 09-13-2007, 08:58 AM

Thanks, I got a camera so I will take pictures. I read about 1000 posts on the site. So with that help and future questions and answers I'm hopeful it will go ok.

sneakysnake · 09-13-2007, 09:31 AM

A break down pic

OhNoJoe · 09-13-2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks!
That is a great pic. I saved it and printed out (for my own use) and it prints out on a full page annd is easy to read. I use the numbers with pics like these to mark the bagies I put the parts in. Along with some verbiage.

I found the site http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/frontend.htm

It has got a lot of good info it is gear to 73-87 and written by Mike Ervin.

It just needs pictures.

thanks for everyone's help.

72BlckButy · 09-13-2007, 02:59 PM

This is a great thread. I'm surprised there hasn't been one put in the FAQ section yet...

OhNoJoe · 09-14-2007, 12:02 AM

There are all kinds of threads about the front end. THey cover what year of ball joint compared to what year spindle verus A Arm. ( a recent post) Match ball joint with spindle; what are the part numbers for a complete front end rebuild, poly verus rubber versus something else.... so much I forgot.
Thanks again for all the help.

09-12-2007, 01:41 PM	#1
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Front End I'm loking for a post that described how to remove the compents of a front end. The post had an external link which was a very good write that covered from rotor to rotor, removing the crossmenber, pressing out the ball joints ect ect. I usually copy good pages into word and save them. I didn't do this time. I have searched the site and have found many good write-ups that cover various topics on the front end but this external link was very complete (expect it had no pictures) The reason I looking for this is because I got my motor out, my front clip off, got a small sand blaster and was going to paint the frame. It seems to me that I have gone so far I might as well go ahead and redo everything now. It seems a more than a little daunting because I have never done it before but I can get help if I need to. Any tips or help would be helpful Last edited by OhNoJoe; 09-12-2007 at 01:42 PM.

09-12-2007, 02:10 PM	#2
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09-12-2007, 06:36 PM	#3
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Re: Front End Thanks but the thread I am looking for wasn't in the FAQ. To make sure I checked again after you sent me the link. I guess I'll be googling it somehow. tearing a front end down and painting the parts can't be so hard... I bet I can get it half right.

09-12-2007, 08:24 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Front End Car Quest or Advance one has a web site with some good info on it.It breaks it up by component so you might have to read thru a bit to find it. Found it try here http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...an/knowhow.asp __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 09-12-2007 at 08:26 PM.

09-12-2007, 10:28 PM	#5
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Front End If you have a digital camera you could take pictures as you dismantle everything. This will help you as a reference in case you get stuck during reassembly. If you take your time I think you'll be just fine. When I rebuilt mine I hadn't ever done one before, but it all went back together relatively easily. Good luck with the rebuild and post some pics if you get a chance. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

09-13-2007, 08:58 AM	#6
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Re: Front End Thanks, I got a camera so I will take pictures. I read about 1000 posts on the site. So with that help and future questions and answers I'm hopeful it will go ok.

09-13-2007, 09:31 AM	#7
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Front End A break down pic Attached Images

09-13-2007, 01:28 PM	#8
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Re: Front End Thanks! That is a great pic. I saved it and printed out (for my own use) and it prints out on a full page annd is easy to read. I use the numbers with pics like these to mark the bagies I put the parts in. Along with some verbiage. I found the site http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/frontend.htm It has got a lot of good info it is gear to 73-87 and written by Mike Ervin. It just needs pictures. thanks for everyone's help. Last edited by OhNoJoe; 09-13-2007 at 01:49 PM.

09-13-2007, 02:59 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Front End This is a great thread. I'm surprised there hasn't been one put in the FAQ section yet... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-14-2007, 12:02 AM	#10
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Re: Front End There are all kinds of threads about the front end. THey cover what year of ball joint compared to what year spindle verus A Arm. ( a recent post) Match ball joint with spindle; what are the part numbers for a complete front end rebuild, poly verus rubber versus something else.... so much I forgot. Thanks again for all the help.



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